fasten on
verb
fastened on; fastening on; fastens on
: to direct (something, such as one's eyes or attention) to (something)
They fastened their eyes on the distant ship.
She fastened her attention on the problem.
They had fastened the blame on the wrong man.
She fastened (all) her hopes on getting the job.
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The footage appears to have come from a Nest camera fastened on or near Guthrie’s door.
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Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Atop the highest mountain in the world, Morrison spread her ashes, then fastened on his skis.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
Williams forewent a necklace, instead accenting the look with a timeless gold watch and tiny gold brooch, which was fastened on the bodice of her dress.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
In another selfie, Hurley has a plastic crab fastened on her head, while her boyfriend wore a flashy cowboy hat complete with a fake white dove.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Atop the highest mountain in the world, Morrison spread her ashes, then fastened on his skis.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
Williams forewent a necklace, instead accenting the look with a timeless gold watch and tiny gold brooch, which was fastened on the bodice of her dress.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
In another selfie, Hurley has a plastic crab fastened on her head, while her boyfriend wore a flashy cowboy hat complete with a fake white dove.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Fasten on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fasten%20on. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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