as in to bind
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
learned to stop being enchained by fear and live a full life
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But the Olympic Charter — the book of rules and protocol for the Games and Olympic sports bodies — binds the national Olympic committees to staying neutral in political matters.—
Colleen Barry,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026 -
The interim administration is bound to an international roadmap that demands measurable progress on democratic reforms, the release of political prisoners and restructuring of key sectors of the economy.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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His six three-pointers tied a career-high.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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The jury ultimately returned guilty verdicts on charges tied to all three accusers.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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These dynamics have not remained confined to the internet.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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But in the past, impersonation was confined to stages, parties and street performances.—
Amanda Montell,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Enchain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchain. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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