as in to latch
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Unlike opioids, which work by latching onto receptor proteins on nerves in the central nervous system, suzetrigine works only in peripheral nerves—that is, those outside the brain and spinal cord.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
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So far, there’s been reassurance because the virus is unable to latch onto the cells in the human upper respiratory tract.—
Lisa M. Krieger,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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The country's gender pay gap has been nearly clamped shut, and Norwegian homes and workplaces display a broad understanding of caregiving as indispensable labor that can and should be evenly distributed by both parents with society's support.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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In one post, Al Shanti shared a video of her 6-year-old, Alma, whose little hands were clamped over her ears to mask the sound of bombardment.—
Helena Skinner,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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The design features detailed scales and the brand’s signature orb motif clasped in the serpent’s jaws.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025
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At one point, Dion cradled Adele's face, clasped Adele's hand to her right cheek and kissed it, then leaned in for a last few words.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
3 Nov. 2024
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Next, loop your pony into a bun, and pin it in place (but keeping some of the ends out).—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2025
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Musk pinned a post on X Wednesday that is a direct response to a video Michigan Democratic Rep. Melanie Stansbury shared from a protest led by fellow Democrats at the Treasury Department earlier this week.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2025
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The commercial spots that will keep you riveted are going for more than $8 million in some cases, according to Adweek.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Bethany McLean will join us with her perspective on the case that’s riveted the nation.—
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airmail.news,
25 Jan. 2025
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Butler, fresh off inking a two-year contract extension upon joining the Warriors and free from the indefinite suspension the Heat shackled him with for a pattern of conduct detrimental to the team, has his joy back.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Floridians remain largely shackled to an antiquated system that prioritizes profits over the interests of everyday consumers.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Kimberly, who was injured during the initial attack, managed to save Maranda by strapping her in the backseat of the couple's truck.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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There, in a section of old-growth forest that’s not open to tourists, she emotionally strong-arms two ecological researchers into strapping her into a harness and taking her up into the canopy with them.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2025
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While the adults watched NFL, the children decided to create their own stories, cutting, folding and stapling pages together before presenting them to the rest of the family.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Late in the game, the top guys were stapled to the ice and put in some fine defensive work, with Marner scoring on the empty net to lock in the win.—
Nick Ashbourne,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Hasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hasp. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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