with hands tied
Example Sentences
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However methods often associated with witch trials, such throwing them into water with hands tied behind their back, were more common in England rather than Scotland.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2025
Sundown, with hands tied, was sitting on the edge of his bed.
From Sundown Slim by Anton Otto Fischer
Astride him a dark-bearded figure with hands tied behind his back was placed and firmly held.
From Ben Blair The Story of a Plainsman by Will Lillibridge
Eastman alone took the incident to heart; inquired how he was to accomplish anything with hands tied, and murmured his constant burden once more: "One is not appreciated, not appreciated."
From The Jimmyjohn Boss and Other Stories by Owen Wister
When the mutineers, with hands tied behind their backs and their many bandages on arms and legs, were led in, exclamations of astonishment were heard, and some of the timid ones shrank away in fear.
From The Second Deluge by Garrett Putman Serviss
