as in to latch (on or onto)
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Checking in early can secure a better seat, help avoid being bumped, and give first dibs on last-minute upgrade deals.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025 -
The Logo concept was solid, Graden said, but the first roadblock the team faced was securing advertisers.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Panicked passengers can be seen in the footage clutching onto their masks as a flight attendant makes an announcement.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Myung-gi turns to look at Gi-hun, who clutches the baby a little closer to his chest.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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For me thrillers, especially when tinged with horror, are a support structure, to construct stories which are gripping, and which gives you the chance to talk about personal and emotional conflicts which really drive the story, and not just those of the three protagonists.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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These rare tapes reveal unnerving insights into his psyche, shedding light on the intricate details of the case and the pervasive fear that gripped the city.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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“Fasten (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fasten%20%28on%29. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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