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fastens (on)

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present tense third-person singular of fasten (on)

as in latches (on or onto)

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If no candidate secures a majority of the vote in Tuesday's primary, the contest could head to a runoff later this month to determine who takes on Democrat Annie Andrews in November.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Each individual tool clicks into place and secures via the slide lock.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026

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For years, Guerin has held onto his veteran core like a grandmother clutches her third-generation pearls.

— Michael Russo, New York Times, 2 July 2026
In the midst of handing the job over to his son, even as Diego is making a speech about water supplies, hygiene and education, Don Alejandro snatches it back to cheers, clutches his heart and dies.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

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New Orleans is facing an unusual weather combination as Tropical Storm Bertha moves along the northern Gulf Coast while dangerous heat grips the region.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Your makeup will only look as good as your base, and the hydrating formula leaves a beautiful, glowy canvas that grips onto foundation and prevents makeup from settling into fine lines.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026

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