1
as in chain
something that physically prevents free movement
the surgeon tied a ligature around the tube to keep it in place
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2
as in bond
a uniting or binding force or influence
a common language is often the ligature that unites the people of a nation
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Grads react as billionaire gives them $1,000: Watch video Yelp unveils its top 25 burger chains in the US: See the list Spotify reveals predictions for 30 top songs of summer 2025: See list Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 May 2025 -
Likewise, in the same sector, Kaufland and Lidl, two supermarket chains, are owned by the same family under the tutelage of the Schwarz Group, each specializing in specific market segments.—
Radu Magdin,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Torres had been free on bond since his arrest in 2023.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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Rollins now faces three felony charges and is being held at Pulaski County Detention Center on a $50,000 bond.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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But make no mistake, one mother-of-pearl bracelet is not to be confused with another.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
18 May 2025
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Nine West Tri-Tone and Crystal Set of 2 Bangle Bracelets $20 at Amazon Add a bit of sparkle to the graduation celebration with these two bangle bracelets.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
16 May 2025
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Zoom link for the meeting: google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F88659578200 Information: chair@washcodemocrats.com SENIOR DEMOCRATS OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Join the Senior Democrats of Northwest Arkansas on May 20 at Butterfield Trail Village Lodge in Fayetteville.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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Streaming, betting and ticketing links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2025
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The cord wraps lightly around the breast, placing the base station above it.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
17 May 2025
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The threat of Russia to the east and the turning tide of relations with Trump’s America to the west has put the EU in a bind and in need of strong leadership.—
Mark I. Vail,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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The shaky quarterback recruiting in the classes after McCarthy explains how Michigan ended up in a bind last season.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, straining to restore ties with Washington after a disastrous February White House visit, met Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Rome on Sunday on the sidelines of Pope Leo's inauguration.—
Pavel Polityuk,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Salmon’s first varsity hit, a single on a ground ball, came in the fifth and broke a 1-1 tie.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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“Ligature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligature. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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