as in binds
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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Miller was tested for carboxyhemoglobin, a compound generated when carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin in the blood.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026 -
The seven-time Super Bowl champion has morphed into a glue guy, whose employment as a Fox Sports NFL television analyst, part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and key partner with Fanatics binds him with almost every major stakeholder in the Flag Football Classic and WrestleMania 42.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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That human interest is the common link that ties together public and private space ambitions worldwide.—
Scott Solomon,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Robb Report ties the entity to Gu Fang, the wife of Chinese billionaire Xu Hang, co-founder of medical device manufacturer Mindray Medical, but Southern California News Group could not confirm that connection.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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To address this, Ivo uses a multi-step pipeline that chains together more than 400 model calls for each contract review.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Tokyo Central is owned by Japanese company Pan Pacific Retail Management, which also runs the grocery chains Gelson’s and Don Quijote.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
3 Dec. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Places like Los Angeles and Oakland have high permit fees and strict zoning that often confines cans to industrial areas.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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In an industry that often confines its actors, especially women and especially Black women, Hall continues to carve a path defined by risk, depth and courage.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Enchains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchains. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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