as in to fasten (on)
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Stylistically, Bernard’s run-after-catch skills, ability to work the middle of the field and pro-ready skill set should mesh with a (potential) Mike McCarthy-Aaron Rodgers offense.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026 -
According to Greenfield, their communication styles also mesh.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Guyaki attack occurred on the same day that gunmen raided an orphanage in north-central Nigeria and abducted 23 pupils.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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One of those people is Ed Smart, the father of Elizabeth Smart, who was abducted at age 14 and held for nine months before being rescued in 2003.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
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To elevate Rocha Moya in the 2021 election, the indictment alleges, says the Chapitos manipulated ballots and kidnapped and intimidated his opponents.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Chapitos helped Rocha Moya, who has been governor since November 2021, get elected by stealing ballots, as well as kidnapping and intimidating opponents, the document said.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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At least one person was entrapped in the wreckage, according to the Forney Police Department.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Grunion may be taken by hand only — no appliances of any kind may be used, and no holes may be dug in the beach to entrap them.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Spirit (away or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirit%20%28away%20or%20off%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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