as in to bind
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
enfettered by debt, she was in no position to take early retirement
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Hoji added that people should get proper legal advice before signing contracts that bind them to some form of confidentiality.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 June 2025 -
King Charles has made a statement after an Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff with more than 240 people aboard.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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In the first game, the Dodgers and Astros were tied 2-2 going into the bottom of the 10th.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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The couple went on to tie the knot on Nov. 16, 2002, at the Ancient Spanish Monastery of St. Bernard de Clairvaux in Miami, per The Knot.—
Alexandra Hurtado,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Hundreds of law enforcement officers at the local, state and federal level spent nearly two weeks searching for Hardin, using dogs, drones and aircraft, at times hampered by severe weather.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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In March, four women held at the Krome North Processing Center in Miami said they were chained for hours on a prison bus without access to food, water or a toilet.—
Ben Adler,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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According to an Associated Press story, U.S. border agents handcuffed Tyler and chained her to a bench, while Sielaff, was accused of violating the rules of his 90-day U.S. tourist permit, the AP reported.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Enfetter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enfetter. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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