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as in handcuffs
something that physically prevents free movement
the surgeon tied a ligature around the tube to keep it in place
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as in links
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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Brown was seen in handcuffs after the incident, but no arrests were made at the time because police could not locate a victim, WPLG reported.—
Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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Officers eventually placed the man into handcuffs after a struggle.—
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
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Several times during the hearing, Helland asserted that student activists who had their visas revoked were targeted not just for speech but for alleged links to violent groups or for allegedly being disruptive on campus.—
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Stakeholders will closely monitor effects on private grocery chains, jobs, and the overall cost of living in the city.—
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Play Haus embraces child-like maximalism with candy-bright color palettes, cartoonish ceramics, paper chains, and a touch of chaos.—
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Former Conway City Councilman Mark Vaught, on Facebook, said private investment, tax rebates and federal grants are a better alternative to the bonds and sales taxes being proposed.—
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Presumably these characters will grow more well-rounded as the season continues, and start to form deeper bonds or stronger chemistry.—
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The tennis bracelets alone totaled 225 diamonds.—
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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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Paramount has close ties to the White House through Ellison’s father, Oracle founder Larry Ellison.—
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First-team appearances came in the National League Cup ties against the under-21 side of Leeds United from the Premier League and second-division Middlesbrough, and dual-registration rules allowed Gjoshe to link up with Bottesford last month.—
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Hadid wore a vintage brown coat with furry cuffs and a matching cozy lining—so far, so sensible.—
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On a frigid New Year’s Day, New York’s new democratic socialist mayor Zohran Mamdani was sworn in, with his wife, Rama Duwaji, alongside him, grabbing attention for her romantic brown frock coat, trimmed at the hem and cuffs with chocolate faux fur.—
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Use strips of fabric or flexible cords (like bungee cords) to tie branches together.—
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
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“Ligatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligatures. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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