as in binds
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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Phytic acid binds directly to HDAC3 and turns on its activity.
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There's so much that binds us and connects us.
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And yet, in spite of its Clark and Dearborn gambit and an hourlong finale that ties far too many bows on top of bows, Season 5 works because its artistic machinations are rooted in character over plot, and the characters are what matters.
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Athletes who specialize early are also at elevated risk for depression, anxiety, and the kind of perfectionism that ties self-worth directly to competitive outcomes.
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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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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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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.
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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.
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“Enfetters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enfetters. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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