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as in handcuffs
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 links
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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Reina turned himself in at the downtown Sacramento County Main Jail, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, which posted a video of Reina in handcuffs on social media.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026 -
The next moment, they were being whisked away in handcuffs to a detention center in the brush country of South Texas, in the small town of Dilley – population 5,732.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Beijing has spent decades growing its trade ties and bankrolling projects in the region, to boost transportation links and cut energy costs – cementing its own influence along the way.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Shawna Hudson,
StyleCaster,
31 Jan. 2026
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Fast-food chains like Shake Shack and Chipotle are among those that have rolled out high-protein, lower-carb menus, as Fox News Digital previously reported.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Load your car with winter travel gear, including tire chains, ice scraper/snowbrush, jumper cables, and road flares.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
26 Jan. 2026
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One of Fishback’s principal issues — government divestiture of Israeli bonds — is a dog-whistle to antisemites.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Lower yields made cash and bonds less attractive places to park money.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The tennis bracelets alone totaled 225 diamonds.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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To end the meal, our waitress tied red string bracelets with small wooden charms around our wrists, a gesture meant to bring good fortune in the year ahead.—
Angela Lian,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Starmer is on a 4-day visit to China, the first trip by a British prime minister in eight years, signaling an attempt at resetting bilateral ties.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Golov said Israel’s long-term objective should not be reducing ties with Washington, but deepening them.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Inside the blue bag were the plastic flex cuffs, the complaint said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The snow skirt, elastic cuffs, and elasticized side panels ensured a snug, warmth-retaining fit, but there was still room for my other layers underneath when necessary.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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Use strips of fabric or flexible cords (like bungee cords) to tie branches together.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Ligatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligatures. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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