shackle
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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
The shackle was attached to a metal pole on the bench.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2023
Then touching the shackle gently with his index finger, he said, "Very well. When do you intend to leave?"
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
“The case hinged on the testimony of inmate witnesses who testified in shackles and orange jumpsuits.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
If he can match that form across the 2026-27 season - and if Arsenal can take the shackles off with the tension gone after ending their title drought - he may be a contender.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
"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
Fenrir, the great wolf, will free himself from his shackles.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
Even those atas who try to break away often find themselves shackled to their old masters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
In court on Monday, the pair wore light brown prison uniforms and were handcuffed and shackled at the waist and ankles.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 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
She detailed what it was like to witness her father shackled at the ankles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
Vonetta: “I birthed a black nation. From my womb black creation spilled forth to be stolen shackled dispersed.”
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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
A retired obstetrician-gynecologist, Fleming is known for authoring and backing legislation related to reproductive healthcare, including a 2022 law that prohibits the shackling of inmates during labor and delivery.
From Seattle Times ● May 13, 2024
Cipriani, 35, said its "outdated" traditions were "shackling the game".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2023
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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