unshackle

Example Sentences

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She wants to unshackle a defense industry that is stunted, as she sees it, by heavy restrictions on what it can sell overseas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

That should unshackle an “asphyxiated” economy, says Alejo Czerwonko, chief investment officer for emerging markets Americas at UBS Global Wealth Management.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

On Monday, Sir Keir wrote to civil servants to promise reforms that would unshackle them from bureaucracy and stop their talent being "constrained".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2025

"Yes, I bake really well, and people enjoy it, but I really think I was pushed to do these things so I can liberate minds and unshackle us from our societal norms," he said.

From Salon • May 1, 2023

If she could persuade him to unshackle her, a dark night like this was made for running.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead