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as in chain
something that physically prevents free movement
the surgeon tied a ligature around the tube to keep it in place
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2
as in bond
a uniting or binding force or influence
a common language is often the ligature that unites the people of a nation
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The burger chain originally opened in 1982 near the corner of C Street and Elvas Avenue in East Sacramento, according to previous Bee reporting.—
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
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Maybe the implications of binding yourself in chains?—
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He was booked into the jail in July and remained in the jail with a bond set at $50,000, according to court records.—
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Their bond was deep, joyful, and unmistakable to anyone who witnessed it.—
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Anna and Jack put the pieces together that all three crimes are connected by the disturbing messages displayed on their deceased bodies, as well as the same friendship bracelet attached to each victim.—
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To end the meal, our waitress tied red string bracelets with small wooden charms around our wrists, a gesture meant to bring good fortune in the year ahead.—
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Drug-trafficking networks with links to transnational cartels are active along Ecuador’s coast and have used fishermen and their small boats to transport illicit shipments, according to local police.—
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Some clinical studies have found a link between their use and hyperactivity in children.—
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Later that month, another jury said Rafael Andres should be sent back to Florida’s Death Row for beating, stabbing and strangling a La Carreta waitress with a rice cooker cord in 2005.—
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
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The lack of balance put the Panthers in a bind on early downs, as Young had to carry the offense instead of guiding it in the rain.—
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Those conditions have put the Fed in a bind, since the central bank must balance a dual mandate to keep inflation under control and maximize employment.—
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This unique wrap top has sharp shoulders, pockets, and a waist tie to lend a flattering shape.—
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Maduro had cultivated deep ties with both China and Russia.—
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“Ligature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligature. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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