as in to latch (on or onto)
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And, the dog attacked again after the owner failed to secure the dog in a separate room.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026 -
Corey Heim had 11 victories at the start of the Truck Series finale at Phoenix but needed to dip his truck low in an outrageous seven-wide scramble in overtime to secure the title.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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Flagg went down clutching his left knee.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Queen Mary also carried a Quidam Bags clutch in a shade of navy, complementing her look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The bottom of the mat has a textured backing that grips the floor, keeping it in place and preventing slips and falls.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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For more than 10 days, a manhunt for the suspect in the killings of Spencer and Monique Tepe in their Ohio home with their two young children inside gripped their community and captured national attention.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Fasten (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fasten%20%28on%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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