shackle

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

The shackle was attached to a metal pole on the bench.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2023

Senoo’s sons, 8 and 11, have told him they’re interested in eventually running the company, but he’s reluctant to let them shackle themselves to such an uncertain future.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2023

"The government continues to shackle the companies and will not allow them to put forward a package that can settle this dispute," he added.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2023

The sparrow was still wearing the collar, lead and brick shackle.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

"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

However, Allen, who is attempting to become the first player from Northern Ireland to reach the final since Dennis Taylor in 1985, showed he had also thrown off the shackles of negativity.

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

One of the fetterlings dashed forward, the shackles on its arms snapping for a boy, and I shouted, “NO!”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

Even those atas who try to break away often find themselves shackled to their old masters.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

She also had the opportunity to see him from a distance at each of the court hearings, shackled at the feet and hands, with chains around his waist.

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026

Fearful of a future shackled to the home, Charu leaves at 16 to find her way in Bombay, the first of this pilgrim soul’s reinventions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 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

The sheriff come in and said, “Keegan, why you looking to get her all worked up? Let’s jus’ get ’em shackled proper and out on the road.”

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis

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