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

However, Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said such a measure could effectively "shackle" MSPs to a party.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

Senoo’s sons, 8 and 11, have told him they’re interested in eventually running the company, but he’s reluctant to let them shackle themselves to such an uncertain future.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2023

"This is a chemical shackle on generations of children that are going to be born into these communities if you don't clean up this lead."

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2023

“Exit here and head east on Fillmore . . .” I obsessed on the subject until the bangle on my wrist felt like an iron shackle from some medieval dungeon.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman