strapped

Example Sentences

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They were reportedly strapped into a jumpseat for landing and were found strapped into that same seat by rescue crews.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

School districts counter that they are financially strapped.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

To use the robotic hands, sensors are strapped to my fingers and I'm given a few simple instructions.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Vonn was eventually strapped into a stretcher and winched into the air by a rescue helicopter as the crowd applauded.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

With the women strapped to tilt tables with their heads angled down at 65 degrees, a cardiologist checked their heart functions as an electrocardiogram recorded information every five minutes.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson