as in to latch (on or onto)
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The company also secured a massive Pentagon contract on Wednesday, adding to investor excitement for Dell’s growing AI server business.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026 -
Around $3 trillion in commercial property debt matures between 2025 and 2027, and operational efficiency helps companies secure new loans.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
29 May 2026
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If the Knicks clutch victory, customers win a free meal and the bar collects over $13,000 from its Kalshi contract.—
Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Her father ran onto the court to check on her as the American player clutched her injured ACL and meniscus.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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When the off-duty flight attendant reached over to grip the bag, Reyes grabbed his head and began choking him, the affidavit states.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2026
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The strapless neckline stays in place thanks to the elastic gripping tape along the bust.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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“Fasten (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fasten%20%28on%29. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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