shackle
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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
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
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
"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
The sparrow was still wearing the collar, lead and brick shackle.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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