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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This obviously matters because billions of people use Google, meaning that AI Mode is bound to be highly trafficked.—
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Duran is bound to be one of the more expensive relievers on the market.—
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This small, daily action, tied to a routine cue, builds consistency, reduces reliance on motivation and strengthens willpower over time.—
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16 July 2025
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Newcomer The Studio season one just tied The Bear’s season-two comedy record with 23 nominations of its own.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 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,
14 July 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
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14 July 2025
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There were 20 other men who were all chained together by their ankles and wrists.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Ladders were reportedly required to gain access to the second floor of the home, where the woman was found chained to the floor by a metal dog collar, according to court records.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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“Enfetter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enfetter. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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