handcuffs

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

After all, presidents here come and go, often led away in handcuffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Gamboa, who was wearing a red shirt and boarded the plane in handcuffs and under heavy guard, attempted to prevent his extradition with last-minute legal appeals, but the efforts were rejected.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Sen. Alex Padilla talks about the government shutdown, immigration and the infamous moment when he found himself in handcuffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

I’ve never seen someone in handcuffs except on television.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée