strapped

Example Sentences

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Waldorf was strapped into a five-point harness in the back of an ambulance and began the bumpy ride along rural roads.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

I strapped my two-year-old in a hiking carrier, and went for a walk up a winding dirt trail.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Many U.S. consumers are already strapped for cash, saving little and feeling the sting of higher prices at the gas pump, as the purchasing power of their paychecks has flagged.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

To test the observation, they strapped pressure sensors around the bellies of lightly anesthetized mice and observed the brain when slight pressure was applied only to the abdominal muscles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Walking along the dikes with empty pockets and everything on their packs tightly strapped, they moved almost silently over the soft dirt.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin