be fastened
Example Sentences
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This vibrant purple wrap dress has a satin-like finish and features subtle balloon sleeves, a v-neckline keyhole back, a pleated skirt and a long self-tie belt that can be fastened at the waist.
From Fox News • Dec. 28, 2021
The deck post must be fastened to the concrete pier.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2021
“How was it possible, I wondered, that all of this American land — in every direction — could be fastened together into a whole?”
From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2020
The must-have Gucci blouses on Net-a-Porter have elaborate pussy bows that demand to be fastened around the neck.
From The Guardian • Nov. 1, 2016
She sewed Velcro to the flippers so they could be fastened higher up my legs and strapped with an elastic band around my waist.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
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