Example Sentences

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The bigger point: A true index investor following the teachings of a giant like Bogle is strapping in for the roller coaster ride.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2022

The first round of the NFL draft unfolds Thursday night, and Marquise “Hollywood” Brown is strapping in for the ride of his life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2019

This Halloween, Ms. Segura, wearing ears and a tail, is strapping baby Santiago, 4 months, face-forward into a brown carrier and the two are going as Kanga and Roo from Winnie the Pooh.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2015

The 39-year-old is strapping on her dancing shoes and plenty of eye-popping, sparkly gowns as co-host of the hit ABC show "Dancing With the Stars," which started its 12th season last week.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2011

"We shall have to hurry a bit," Nancy said, "James is strapping the two trunks, the suit-cases are out in the hall, and we must be ready in twenty minutes."

From Dorothy Dainty at Glenmore by Brooks, Amy