as in to latch (on or onto)
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Instead, they’re often secured through networking or referrals.—
Dr. Kyle Elliott,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025 -
At the heart of the fight is Trump’s plan to secure five additional Republican House seats in Texas, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Aug. 2025
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Messi fell to the ground and clutched his leg after being challenged by defenders Raul Sanchez and Alexi Pena at the 11-minute mark of the game.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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Johnson immediately clutched his right leg, and the medical staff placed him on a cart after evaluating the situation on the Allegiant Stadium turf, which was seen in a video posted by ESPN.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The result is a gripping vérité portrait of citizens under siege by a tyrannical leader stripping away their freedoms.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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The narrative explores the devastating impact of family secrets and fractured loyalties, while building toward a gripping conclusion that ties together the personal and political threads—yet leaves room for lingering questions.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Fasten (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fasten%20%28on%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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