as in to bind
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
enfettered by debt, she was in no position to take early retirement
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However, manufacturers are bound to encounter some challenges when implementing these technologies, such as interoperability gaps, effective scalability, skills shortages and resistance to change.—
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Forbes.com,
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Still, he’s bound to improve and lower his ERA closer to his career number of 3.53.—
Derek Carty,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Also the most recent winner of the Coca-Cola 600 in Concord, Bell has won three points races — tying him with Kyle Larson for the most victories this season.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
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Soon after the tournament ended, in which Scheffler finished tied for 8th place, the city announced that there were errors in the police department's handling of the case, and charges were ultimately dropped.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 May 2025
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At point there, while two of the men were handcuffed and chained at the feet, one of them slammed his body into another, leading to a shouting match and law enforcement separating the two.—
Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
21 May 2025
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They were shackled and chained, and footage of them was shared on X on April 4 by Michael W. Banks, chief of U.S. Border Patrol.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
19 May 2025
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“Enfetter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enfetter. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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