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Growing up, both future actors got cuffed around.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Maduro, who wore a beige jail uniform but was not handcuffed cuffed, gave the gallery a nod as he walked to his seat at the defence table.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Yerlikaya shared a video excerpt in which the security forces raided several suspects' homes, some of whom could be seen with their hands cuffed behind their backs.

From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025

She appeared solemn during the hearing, at one point reportedly lifting her cuffed hand to wipe away a tear, and left without talking to reporters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2025

He motioned for me to take his position and I cuffed John at the elbow, his head still covered beneath Eduardo’s outercoat.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee


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