handcuffs

Example Sentences

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Allen appeared in court wearing an orange jumpsuit and wearing handcuffs.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Blain, who was remanded in custody, cried as she was led to the cells in handcuffs.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

With cameras rolling, Orellana, his parents and brothers were led out in handcuffs as agents searched their home.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Once their handcuffs were removed, the seven Americans walked over to meet Carstens by a U.S. jet, crossing paths with Campo and Franqui Flores in prison jumpsuits, according to two people present at the handover.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

His head was bent and his shoulders curled in, as if he’d already been put in handcuffs, He looked at her from under his hairless brows.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat