unshackled

Example Sentences

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As Weibo’s popularity exploded in 2010, the internet seemed like “a third space unshackled by the rules that bound the rest of the nation’s institutions.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

In his first court appearance since being arrested in Mexico last week, Wedding appeared relaxed, smiling with his attorney and occasionally at the media and FBI agents as he stretched his unshackled arms.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

For the first time, I feel unshackled from the expectations of waiting.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

The plan includes a formal apology and investment of billions in education, health, infrastructure and cultural revitalization to ensure that “future generations are unshackled from the chains of history.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023

Had her arms been unshackled, she would have crossed them.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas