shackle

Example Sentences

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I heard you were calm and even smiled when it was announced—an act of defiance to tell them they might have your body but will never shackle your spirit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

A broken chain and shackle represents freedom from slavery.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2024

In the holding area, which cannot be seen by the public, Combs sat on a metal bench and had a shackle, like “handcuffs for the feet,” around his ankle, Lipkin said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2023

"The government continues to shackle the companies and will not allow them to put forward a package that can settle this dispute," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2023

Haymitch is probably making plans to have me fitted for a head shackle at this very moment.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins