in chains
Example Sentences
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From the shores of West Africa to Gadsden’s Wharf, where so many first set foot on American soil in chains, they forced this nation to confront its greatest constitutional betrayal.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
It's a price tag that would have once looked strikingly high, but across much of the UK the £4 threshold is well broken, including in chains that do not use the highest-grade beans.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
Amino acids connect in chains to form proteins, which perform nearly all essential functions in living organisms, from constructing cells to driving chemical reactions.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 12, 2026
Matan Zangauker, 25, is a soldier whose mother has campaigned relentlessly for his release, protesting while tied up in chains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2025
Kate, we have been put in chains and sent halfway across the continent.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
