strapped
Americanadjective
adjective
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Origin of strapped
Example Sentences
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Strapped shoppers are taking a toll on supermarkets and the companies whose products fill their shelves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
Strapped to one of Sands’ boots was a set of microspikes.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2023
Strapped for time and cash, Zimmerman concluded that his money would be better spent on advertising and canvassing operations.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2023
Strapped into a ride, everyone is stripped of their personalities and politics and thrown onto the same level: a human being simply trying to survive the impossible.
From Salon • Aug. 7, 2022
Strapped to a table that tilted back and forth, her heart functions were measured for 30 minutes.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
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