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as in attaches
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 secures
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 focuses
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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The stool passes through the ileum into an ostomy pouch that attaches to the stoma outside your body.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
31 Dec. 2024 -
This $15 option from Basic Concepts attaches to your tray table, creating a swinging hammock that provides relief for tired, swollen feet.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Dec. 2024
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This secures the organization’s sensitive data and intellectual property not only from external threats but from AI itself.—
Jesse Todd,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Weingarten foresees a future where AI not only secures systems but transforms how software is developed and deployed.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Last year’s edition of Frieze, which focuses only on contemporary art and living artists, featured 160 galleries from over 40 countries.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Purple Carrot Purple Carrot is one of the only meal kit services that focuses solely on vegan meals.—
Tiffany Hopkins,
Bon Appétit,
3 Jan. 2025
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Swedish culture also concentrates on work-life balance, and mys plays heavily into that.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2025
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Twelve Labs concentrates on video search - maybe byebye youtube - using AI to index both visual and audio elements so users can search within video content.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Fastens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastens. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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