as in clenches
to close or secure (something, such as a door) with a latch
latch the gate
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In the sleeping quarters, A 20th-century textile dyed with persimmons hangs above the bed, which is dressed with Città linens and a piece of Nishijin silk from Kimono Hojo.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
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The one that hangs above his bed shows a Russian warship sinking into the Black Sea.—
Simon Shuster,
TIME,
24 Mar. 2025
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Storytelling helps to communicate your message and connects you with potential buyers.—
Jenna Guarneri,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The canal connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, offering ships a shortcut to avoid going around the tip of South America.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Latches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latches. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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