shackle
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American AI companies have long argued too much government regulation would shackle them in a race with China.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 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
It’s a very handsome bangle, really, but the movement makes it seem like something confining, a shackle, rather than a piece of jewelry.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
“The case hinged on the testimony of inmate witnesses who testified in shackles and orange jumpsuits.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
This team feels more resilient and freed from the shackles of disappointment.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 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
“Fit Helvar with some shackles to keep him honest,” he said as he headed below.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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
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
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
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
Cipriani, 35, said its "outdated" traditions were "shackling the game".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2023
According to the records, Thompson fought back, and additional officers flooded the area, handcuffing and shackling him.
From Salon ● Jan. 10, 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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