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The phrase "are glued to" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to describe someone being very focused or absorbed in something, often to the point of being unable to look away. Example: "During the movie, the children were glued to the screen, completely captivated by the story."
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The Hesses are glued to the tube.
My eyes are glued to the forest floor.
"The Greens are glued to their jobs," he said sarcastically.
But your family and friends are glued to the television.
"People are glued to their TVs," she told them.
No wonder young women are glued to the show.
Sometimes fleas are glued to a harness, for instance.
Bond girls are glued to their sides, like bejewelled hand-puppets.
Nurses, respiratory technicians, nutritionists and pharmacists are glued to their computers.
You know how it is nowadays: people are glued to their cellphones.
Tubular rims are used with tubular racing tires, which are glued to the rim.
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