as in latches (on or onto)
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Under the agreement, the county secures a fixed electricity rate of 14 cents per kilowatt-hour, providing long-term cost stability and protecting taxpayers from future energy price fluctuations.—
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Interesting Engineering,
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Plus, the zip pocket secures all of your essentials.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The older woman clutches her top towel closer to her.—
Weike Wang,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Despite the animal's visible distress, the jaguar grips the support and allows itself to be guided to safety.—
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PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … ON THE RUN – Fear grips major US city as accused teen killer escapes in jail error.—
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“Fastens (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastens%20%28on%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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