as in tying
to fasten with a device in which a small piece of wood, plastic, metal, etc. is pushed through a loop or hole
toggled his duffel coat closed
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The improvements came in the passing attack, with wideout Javen Nicholas recording a career-best 11 catches for 122 yards, coming just one shy of tying Austin Duke’s program reception record of 12.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025 -
On the other hand, Democrats have worked to nationalize the race by tying Earle-Sears to Trump and his efforts to slash the federal workforce.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Assembly is best as a two-person job, but pretty much consists of clipping the arms to the seats and plugging in the motors.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the clipping tools, the 7-in-1 pet grooming appliance also comes with a dog paw trimmer, a nail grinder, a deshedding tool and brushes to keep your pup’s hair tangle-free.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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His death was ruled a suicide by hanging.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Plus, hanging one rail is so much easier on your walls than a splatter of nail holes.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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The sandals feature a buckle-fastening ankle strap.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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Gone already are the days when using AI to write an essay meant copying and pasting its response verbatim.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
12 Aug. 2025
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After Thursday’s live eviction episode, the houseguests competed in an HOH comp, with the winner earning power and clinching a spot in jury.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Minnesota is one victory away from clinching the top spot despite still having seven games to play.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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After arriving on the scene, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey ran toward the sanctuary and was later seen clasping his hands outside on the church steps.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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Parents, some in tears, walked from the school, clasping their kids by the hands or carrying them out on their shoulders.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
27 Aug. 2025
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As a result, the object is reportedly held steadily and securely in place, with the clamping pressure distributed evenly across its surface at multiple points.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Aug. 2025
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Their strong clamping force and uncomfortable fit don't help.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Toggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toggling. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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