- present tense form of shackle (3rd person singular).
shackles
Example Sentences
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“The case hinged on the testimony of inmate witnesses who testified in shackles and orange jumpsuits.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Freed from the shackles of girl group conformity, Jade Thirlwall threw everything, including the kitchen sink, at her solo debut.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 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
George Atzerodt goes meekly into custody and is soon fitted with wrist shackles, and a ball and chain on his ankle.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
