fastening

Example Sentences

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When Johnson entered the convention center, he hugged about 10 people before sitting on a couch, setting down his small coffee and fastening a headset and microphone.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024

IL-6 delivers its message by fastening to IL-6 receptors within cells, which tells the cells to spread inflammation.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2024

Sound Transit has mentioned possibly leaving two lanes of Westlake open, by making narrow cuts and fastening temporary platforms to drive on.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2023

His crew screwed the fuses on to the front of the missiles by hand and tightened a small fastening to keep them in place.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2022

“Need to patch up a few spots over behind the barn next,” called Mr. Babkow, fastening the fencing to its post.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein