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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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At one point, a fourth agent retrieved an extra pair of handcuffs.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Gales also owned a pair of handcuffs, identical to the ones on Kim Thomas’ body, and was seen near the Friedland home the morning of the homicide, Rudolf has said.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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The American Federation of Teachers and the American Association of University Professors, argued in a letter on Tuesday that Apollo has not been upfront about its links to Epstein.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Critics argue that the monarchy was slow to respond to the pressure, given that Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to Epstein have been discussed for more than a decade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This trend has led to the treat turning up at national chains, like ALDI.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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Large chains or spiked jewelry.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Developers front the cost, and the district issues bonds to repay the developer for the infrastructure investment.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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And how do bonds fit into the whole picture?—
Personal Finance,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This tiara, which arrived as a complete jewelry set consisting of earrings, two bracelets and a brooch, was bestowed as a royal gift to the new queen.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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One commenter noted that the package would come with a nice set of matching bracelets.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Over the next month, in the only weekend games United will play until Leeds United visit on April 11, Palace and Villa both go to Old Trafford on Sundays after European ties on the Thursdays.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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None of the companies have any apparent ties to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor nor is there any evidence that pending closures are related to him.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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So named for Kate Hudson’s character in Almost Famous, the Penny Lane coat often has light or dark brown suede fabric, but its most defining characteristic is the fur (faux, hopefully) around the collar, cuffs, and hem.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
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The leather of both has softened with age, but there are no cracks in their surfaces, the insulation is still lofty enough for thermal efficiency, and neither the Give’r nor the Kinco’s extended cuffs have stretched beyond normal wear.—
Maggie Slepian,
Outside,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The lids open to plug in devices, and small slots on each side let cords pass through in either direction.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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New cords are relatively inexpensive—phone charging cords are rarely over $25.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Ligatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligatures. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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