1
as in binding
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
museum artifacts that serve as somber reminders of the days when slaves were fettered with irons
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2
as in impeding
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the belief that too many rules and restrictions fetter children's creativity
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That cloudy, starchy water is a natural thickener and emulsifier, binding fat and liquid together, loosening the cheese sauce when needed, and creating a smoother, more cohesive texture—all without adding extra cream or cheese.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026 -
The Trans Lifeline provides an online resource that discusses binding for all genders.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Bill Essayli, federal prosecutors in Los Angeles have aggressively charged protesters with assaulting and impeding the actions of immigration agents, filing more than 100 cases.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Homan said nearly 160 people were arrested in the month of January for impeding or assaulting federal officers.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Acton-Boxboro had taken a 1-0 lead in the second on Riley Bergeron’s goal, only for several waves of Arlington Catholic pressure to finally cash in on Kate Frawley’s game-tying goal early in the third.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Guests lingered late, revisiting the portrait installations and pausing to watch the videos again before collecting goodie bags—with keepsakes from La Mer, Zip Water, California Closets, and James Hardie included, tying the event back to AD’s broader focus on world-class innovation.—
Andrea Navarro,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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Dry air and gusty winds are hampering fire crews, particularly in the southern Rockies and Plains, where blustery conditions in New Mexico and Texas are fueling rapid spread through tinder-dry grasses.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Rescuers faced a winter storm dumping more than 2 inches of snow an hour in the area, grounding rescue helicopters and hampering ground crews trying to reach the missing skiers, according to the Sierra Avalanche Center.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Romance feels confining as Venus clashes with Uranus today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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The requirement to add wheels adds costs and can limit where these homes are allowed, often confining them to mobile home parks under local zoning rules.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Here's how often to prune succulents without hindering their growth.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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At last week’s Rio de Janeiro Open, there was an even more severe case of a hindrance hindering the player who committed it much more than the player on the other side of the net.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Even in the most sophisticated organizations, however, fear is quietly constraining it.—
Carolyn Dewar,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Florida laws are constraining the choice of residents to install their own solar generation and storage capabilities.—
Bob Norberg,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Jan. 2026
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This bag will protect the toilet from paint without obstructing the space between the wall and the tank.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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Cops charged Coulibaly with assault on a police officer, obstructing government administration and disorderly conduct.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Fettering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fettering. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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