as in to latch (on or onto)
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Nick Suzuki answered moments later, securing the fifth consecutive 20-goal season for Montreal’s captain.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026 -
The lobbyist helped secure Downtown Plaza as the site for the new Kings arena, putting together a deal with real estate developers to purchase the site and later sell it for a significant profit.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The seasonal cake that had Costco fans across the nation clutching their pearls is back.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Bay Hill has recently brought out Henley’s best, thanks to his pinpoint ball-striking and clutch short game, highlighted by a pivotal chip-in for eagle on the par-5 16th hole in 2025.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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The case gripped not just France, but sent shockwaves around the whole world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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Outside of equity markets, government bonds were also gripped by the sell-off.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Fasten (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fasten%20%28on%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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