fasteners

noun

plural of fastener
as in holdings

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  1. holdings
  2. ties
  3. collars
Noun
  • Money managers overseeing more than $100 million in US equities have to file a 13F form within 45 days of the end of each quarter to list their holdings in stocks that trade on US exchanges.
    — Janet Lorin, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The top five holdings, in order of holding size, are Apple (AAPL), American Express (AXP), Alphabet (GOOGL, GOOG), Coca-Cola (KO), and Bank of America (BAC).
    — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of holdings
Noun
  • None less than Arsenal in the 1999 FA Cup semi-final replay after Giggs scored a goal in extra time to settle one of the greatest cup ties ever.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Notably, both Breakker and Rhodes are listed with Atlanta ties, bringing a local flavor to the event.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of ties
Noun
  • Soft lines and curves now coexist with angled shoulders and straight collars.
    — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Alba posed alongside a friend while the pair sat on the grass wearing coordinating black sleeveless golf dresses with white collars.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of collars
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