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

Some workers complain that receiving calls and messages can interrupt their recordings, and having a phone strapped to their head is uncomfortable.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

In 2024, he and colleagues used smartphones strapped to drones to study GPS jamming in Ukraine.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

School districts counter that they are financially strapped.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

She had never hiked up a snow-capped mountain with a bedroll strapped to her back, or pitched a tent in a monsoon, or gathered wood for a campfire over which to prepare her morning tea.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood