- present tense form of handcuff (3rd person singular).
handcuffs
Example Sentences
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"I didn't destroy or break or peel anything. By the time I realized what was going on, I was being put in handcuffs."
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Professional investment advisers wear handcuffs when they manage clients’ money — but you don’t.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
“Elf” star Faizon Love is back in handcuffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
The TikTok reel shared on Monday depicts border agents placing people in handcuffs, with Grande's 2024 hit Bye as a soundtrack.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
And finally, after what seems like fifty hours, they remove Darren’s handcuffs.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
