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are strapping

  • present progressive of strap.

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That’s why scientists in Arizona are strapping volunteers into harnesses and lowering them onto wet floors: to find what kinds of surfaces are safest.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Why people are strapping cameras on their bodies to do chores.

From MarketWatch Mar. 13, 2026

Roofs are melting, residents are relocating to public cooling zones in underground air-raid shelters, and health workers are strapping frozen food to their too-hot hazmat suits.

From Salon Jul. 16, 2022

In any case it seems that both the BOJ and the market are strapping in for a prolonged tussle.

From Reuters Feb. 22, 2022

Most of the men are strapping fellows, slight and active.

From Carmen by Loyd, Lady Mary Sophia (Hely-Hutchinson)