as in to latch
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When dusting, dampen your rag since dust and water molecules conveniently latch onto each other.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026 -
Just two minutes into the game, Gordon ran through the Qarabag defence before latching onto an excellent through ball.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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For astro shooters, this is unlikely to be a major drawback, and for other shooters, there's always another way to use a filter, with a bit of creativity or using an alternative clamping system.—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The blacksmith clamped this tang into the hilt and secured it with rivets, reported Archaeology News.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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As the final seconds ticked down, Bishop’s senior Lotte Lightner clasped the hand of a teammate on the bench and then bounced up to cheer.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Olympic nails have been seen clasping medals on more than one occasion.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Don't worry about getting pin-straight lines—a little movement gives them a relaxed vibe.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Navarro sought to pin the blame for soaring costs on former President Joe Biden, who left office over a year ago.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Now at Facebook, the son of a refugee was riveted by the global refugee crisis.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
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The oral arguments Wednesday were the latest twist in the sprawling Murdaugh saga that has riveted the public and spawned true crime documentaries, podcasts and books.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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They are typically screwed into the snow and often cemented in by water that turns to ice.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Everyone is kind of trying to screw each other over.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Feb. 2026
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The streamers have an algorithm that they’re shackled to.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Her abductor drove her to his property and shackled her inside a trailer.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday afternoon, a four-person astronaut crew is set to strap into a SpaceX capsule and undock from the International Space Station.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2026
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Tuck keys, phone, cards, and a few other essentials into the bag, strap it on, and be on your way.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Hasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hasp. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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