chains

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From the shores of West Africa to Gadsden’s Wharf, where so many first set foot on American soil in chains, they forced this nation to confront its greatest constitutional betrayal.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

The kingdom is a major customer for American arms and a source of investment capital, including for critical mineral supply chains, artificial intelligence and civil nuclear cooperation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

He spoke in a recent interview at a summit for a coalition of countries working to secure supply chains and counter China’s influence in AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

"The supply chains have adapted, the Mexico's, the Vietnam's of the world have stepped in... the connector countries that have been able to grow on the back of this."

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Watson in the larboard chains sang out, “By the deep ten.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham