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as in attaching
to cause (something) to hold to another
use this paper clip to fasten your picture to the application form
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as in securing
to put securely in place or in a desired position
don't forget to fasten all the lines on your tent
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as in focusing
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
if you could fasten your attention on one task for more than a minute, you just might get something done
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Recent Examples of fastening
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 10 Sep. 2024
These dresses, which range from frocks with hip fastenings to dramatic gowns with train-like detailing, are giving classic silhouettes a modern twist.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 4 Sep. 2024
It can then be anchored to the ground using a storm-resistant fastening set with reflective belts.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2024
The rapper looked the part in a competition-ready black tailcoat featuring six-button fastening over a white polo and matching trousers.
—Charlie Carballo, WWD, 3 Aug. 2024
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This piece features a cord collar, button closures, shank front fastening, a chest pocket, and two patch pockets in durable denim.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 10 Sep. 2024
These dresses, which range from frocks with hip fastenings to dramatic gowns with train-like detailing, are giving classic silhouettes a modern twist.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 4 Sep. 2024
It can then be anchored to the ground using a storm-resistant fastening set with reflective belts.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2024
The rapper looked the part in a competition-ready black tailcoat featuring six-button fastening over a white polo and matching trousers.
—Charlie Carballo, WWD, 3 Aug. 2024
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And the expectation that Iranians, Lebanese, Palestinians, and Yemenis are going to rise up immediately and throw off the yoke of their brutal oppressors seems more like wishful thinking than informed analysis.Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
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Participants in Passover Seders imagine that they themselves were freed from the pharaoh’s yoke.Marc Tracy, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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If that's too rich for the Yankees, centering it around Roderick Arias while attaching another prospect should be enough to get these two teams talking.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Many purses have a metal ring woven inside the bag explicitly for attaching to a quick-latch key ring like this.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Over the past two decades, IT leaders have focused on securing project approvals and assembling top talent to drive success.Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This model also appeals to collectors who seek to own part of a brand’s heritage while securing access to limited releases that provide the potential for significant value increases over time.Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Third, evaluate the technological infrastructure, focusing on scalability, performance and integration capabilities.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, focusing on their importance can be a great way to maximize the impact of donations of any size.Bree Carriglio, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Many scams include links to malicious websites or attachments that have hidden malware embedded in them.Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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This erratic behavior is often rooted in attachment styles.Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Therefore, when developing a personalized marketing campaign, marketers might consider concentrating exclusively on their target audience by using audience personas and other relevant interests.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While collaboration was strong, and there was natural light, concentrating and doing independent work was very difficult.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The silk cord wrapped around the bottle’s neck is from France, and there’s a shopping bag developed specifically for Kurkdjian’s bespoke creations.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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Bonus points if the hair dryer is lightweight with a long enough cord.Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
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Winfield proposed removing the $70 million from the plan’s funds for Tucson’s Bus Rapid Transit project and using that funding for contingency and wildlife linkages.Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2024
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Will the linkage of climate and trade actually help cut global emissions?Justin Worland/Baku, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Fastening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastening. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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