shackle

Example Sentences

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“Our rules of engagement are bold, precise and designed to unleash American power, not shackle it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

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

The lack of it is the shackle on so much within government and beyond: the national mood, taxes, you name it.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

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

Unaware or uncaring, Bast leaped toward Chronicler only to be brought up short, as if Kvothe’s hand were a shackle.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss