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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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Noun
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Body-camera footage shows him being placed in handcuffs, while agents searched his FedEx truck for some sign of Athena.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026 -
Woods participated in four exercises before a deputy placed him in handcuffs.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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None are carrying oil from the Islamic Republic or have obvious, direct links to the country.—
Julian Lee,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Here are a handful of restaurants, some of which are at least regional chains, in the area.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Iran has formed human chains in the past around its nuclear sites at times of heightened tensions with the West.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Unlike the 9% housing tax credit program, this tax credit is automatically available to developers that agree to use tax-exempt bonds to fund half of the project.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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The show’s coverage of the Guthrie family’s ordeal has reflected those close bonds.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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Products aimed at women in that stage of life include everything from bracelets and rings claiming to help ease hot flashes to cooling blankets and bedding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Featuring rings, bracelets, necklaces, lockets and brooches, the collection showcases a timeless beauty, reflecting the unyielding love held across generations.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Orbán, who refused to sever Hungary’s ties to Moscow following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has repeatedly obstructed European efforts to aid Kyiv.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The animations show levels of sophistication and internet access that indicate ties to government offices, said Mahsa Alimardani, a director of WITNESS, a human-rights group working on AI video evidence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For that occasion, the young royal wore a custom butterscotch Catherine Walker coatdress with chocolate brown buttons, lapels, and cuffs.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to thicker, oversized cuffs, these jeans bear a striking resemblance to the ones Parker previously wore.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Charmast Portable Charger keeps all my devices alive without requiring me to pack a tangled mess of extra cords.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
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Some of the victims had been wearing backpacks equipped with airbags that can help keep people on the surface of an avalanche, but had not pulled the cords to deploy the bags, the report said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Ligatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligatures. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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