be fastened

Example Sentences

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Photos and videos made by passengers inside the jet show clean metal brackets where the plug would be fastened, with no visible breaks, structural damage, deformations or tears in the metal.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2024

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

“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

Boromir hauled the eastern door to, grinding upon its hinges: it had great iron rings on either side, but could not be fastened.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien