handcuffs

Example Sentences

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Allen appeared in court wearing an orange jumpsuit and wearing handcuffs.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Blain, who was remanded in custody, cried as she was led to the cells in handcuffs.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

With cameras rolling, Orellana, his parents and brothers were led out in handcuffs as agents searched their home.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

After all, presidents here come and go, often led away in handcuffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

When he takes my hand to help me cross the road, where a motorbike nearly runs into us, his grip feels like I imagine handcuffs feel: cold, hard, unbreakable.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman