duct tape
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"Two super typhoons in two months, in the same year, is a historic event," said Castro, who has sealed windows at his home with duct tape and filled up extra water containers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
Minutes after that, Campbell removed the duct tape from the doorbell camera which he discussed with his daughter by phone.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026
The duct-tape solution assumes you have duct tape — but the West’s is now in China because it was cheaper.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 3, 2026
The electrical grid is held together with duct tape.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 28, 2025
“There are chunks of paint off the wall around the door and strands of duct tape on the windowsill. And you left the drop sheets in a heap in the garage.”
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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