latched (on or onto)

Definition of latched (on or onto)next
past tense of latch (on or onto)

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Verb
  • Lithium refining is expensive and technologically complex, and most of the world’s midstream processing capacity remains concentrated in China, meaning Chinese firms dominate not only mining but also the chemical refining stage where much of the value is captured.
    Ray Mwayera, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • See a full recap of the day, captured courtside by The Star’s Emily Curiel and Tammy Ljungblad.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
  • If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Tiller also made an impact as a rim protector and grabbed four offensive rebounds.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Ricks grabbed a knife from the kitchen and began to stab Sanchez multiple times, court records showed.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Trump has been warning of the Cuban government’s downfall since his administration struck Venezuela and snatched Maduro in a secret raid on his compound.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The former is now in shackles in a New York detention facility after being snatched from Caracas by US special forces in an extraordinary overnight raid.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Latched (on or onto).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latched%20%28on%20or%20onto%29. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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