handcuffs

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

But since footage of the incident has spread online, some have questioned whether the wrong person ended up in handcuffs, alleging it was Niemi who provoked the attack.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Once their handcuffs were removed, the seven Americans walked over to meet Carstens by a U.S. jet, crossing paths with Campo and Franqui Flores in prison jumpsuits, according to two people present at the handover.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

His hands felt like leathery claws as they slipped around my wrist like handcuffs.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia