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
Unaware or uncaring, Bast leaped toward Chronicler only to be brought up short, as if Kvothe’s hand were a shackle.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
The brothers, who arrived in court in shackles, were questioned in turn by their defence attorneys and government lawyers as they took the stand.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
“The case hinged on the testimony of inmate witnesses who testified in shackles and orange jumpsuits.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 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
She batted her eyelashes and readjusted her shackles as if they were lace gloves.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
Even those atas who try to break away often find themselves shackled to their old masters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
She detailed what it was like to witness her father shackled at the ankles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
On May 10 in a Damascus courtroom, Atef Najib, Assad’s cousin, sat shackled in a metal cage dressed in a drab striped prison uniform.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
Maduro, 63 years old, wore loose-fitting, tan jail garb and his legs were shackled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
At the end of the proceeding, Herbert was shackled and sent back to death row, vexed, disappointed, and unhappy.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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
So what can be done to decrease money disruptions, help individuals be free from these shackling feelings of shame and improve their overall financial wellness?
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2025
Twenty-two states, including Texas, now prohibit the shackling of women during active labour and delivery in most circumstances.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 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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