latching
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of latching
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at latch, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Berhalter tied the game again four minutes into the second half, latching onto a loose ball at the top of the penalty area and one-hopping a right-footed shot just inside the near post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
While an all-clear over the Iran conflict remains elusive, markets have been latching onto hopes on the horizon, which has led to fresh record highs for the S&P 500.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026
For Musk, that means latching on to one or two existential issues and riding them week after week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 28, 2026
The England striker forced in Ian Maatsen's low cross before latching onto Morgan Rogers' brilliant through ball to slam past Bart Verbruggen.
From Barron's ● Dec. 3, 2025
She willed her mind to clarity and hopped up, fingertips latching on to the top of the crate.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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