shackle
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“Our rules of engagement are bold, precise and designed to unleash American power, not shackle it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026
I heard you were calm and even smiled when it was announced—an act of defiance to tell them they might have your body but will never shackle your spirit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
However, Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said such a measure could effectively "shackle" MSPs to a party.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2025
A broken chain and shackle represents freedom from slavery.
From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2024
After ’while she smiled and said, “Here. Come hold my chile whilst I get this here shackle ’justed.
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
"Whether they are girls or boys, I hope they can break free from the shackles of gender and do what they truly want to do."
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
In response to questions from ProPublica, a DHS spokesperson said in a statement that despite the shackles, Garcia Venegas was “NOT detained.”
From Salon ● May 24, 2026
Thou art risen to great estate and fortune — release thy shackles.
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
In film and television, book clubs are portrayed as a way for women to briefly free themselves from the shackles of domestic responsibility, sticky children, feckless husbands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
With twenty years of good eating, my shackles might grow up to be half the size of the sheriff’s.
From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis
Even those atas who try to break away often find themselves shackled to their old masters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Murdaugh, shackled and in an orange jumpsuit, his red hair gone blondish-white, sat stone-faced during the hourlong appearance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Allen appeared in court on Monday in an orange jumpsuit and was shackled at the wrists and feet, according to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
At a Juvenile Court hearing this week in East Lost Angeles, sheriff’s deputies led shackled defendants into a courtroom reserved for youths accused of serious crimes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
Afi lifted her shackled wrist and reached over to touch Amari.
From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper
Timber is relishing the challenge of shackling Kane on the former Tottenham star's return to north London.
From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025
Really, Song wants to know whether a sensible girl can justify shackling herself to a broke creative.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2025
According to the records, Thompson fought back, and additional officers flooded the area, handcuffing and shackling him.
From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2023
State courts concluded that Davenport’s shackling didn’t affect the case’s outcome.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2022
I looked at the door where the sheriff was shackling her husband.
From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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