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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The industry that previously fell in love with job titles like “digital ninja” and “storyteller” is latching onto a new coinage, the WSJ Leadership Institute’s Katie Deighton reports: the marketing engineer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
She also said she had spoken to a mother who felt breastfeeding was her only option due to costs, despite having latching problems.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
But it ended with a bang with Eustáquio latching on to a loose ball at top of the box and blasting a right-footed volley just inside the left post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 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
Marie-Laure hears the gate clang shut, then the woman latching the door behind them.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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