as in to latch (on or onto)
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Trump’s backing for his fellow conservative was part of a broader push to secure a political shift across Latin America, with elections pending in a number of nations.—
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025 -
Mission accomplished, as Will McDonald IV secured the Jets’ first sack of the game on third-and-10, forcing a punt.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The video ends with Beer, eyes still filled with tears, clutching a locket in bed.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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In the photo, Manganiello is seen clutching a chihuahua as his fiancée shows off her engagement ring.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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There were barrel racers slicing turns like poetry, bull riders gripping for glory, and calf ropers moving with the precision of surgeons.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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The kicks also feature a herringbone outsole, per the product description, designed to grip hardwood floors.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Fasten (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fasten%20%28on%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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