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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Noun
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The Hustle reached out to some longtime independent swim school operators who hold board positions with the US Swim School Association to ask for their opinions on the influx of chains like Goldfish and others.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
1 Aug. 2025 -
Between dodging axe blades and wriggling free of chains, the limber lord explains his intent: to inspire people to face their own terrors.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
1 Aug. 2025
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Combined income is your adjusted gross income, plus nontaxable interest, such as interest on certain bonds, plus half of your Social Security benefits received that year.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Huffaker, who is out on bond, is slated to be sentenced Oct. 15, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.—
Julia Marnin
July 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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In 2023, Drake was hit on the wrist by a cell phone a fan threw, while Kelsea Ballerini had to temporarily halt her show after the country singer was struck by a bracelet.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
29 July 2025
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Kesha was styled in a custom miniskirt and bracelet made entirely of e.l.f.’s Jelly Pop primer tubes and lip oil respectively, designed by conceptual artist Gab Bois.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 July 2025
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In addition to media operations, Chinese corporations, often boasting links to the CCP, will sometimes use American lobbyists in efforts to dislodge sanctions or otherwise unfavorable government rulings.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
28 July 2025
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This disparity serves as a signal of under-representation and highlights the link between diversity in leadership roles and overall organizational diversity, as McKinsey reports.—
Gena Cox,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
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The nation’s biggest cable company lost 80,000 video subscribers in the second quarter, a massive improvement compared to the 408,000 customers who cut the cord in the year-ago period.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
28 July 2025
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While the injury puts the Giants in a bind, manager Bob Melvin told reporters the Giants consider the injury to be minor.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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Such actions — done in the name of good governance and often with significant support from voters — are now leaving Democrats in a bind.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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The first matchup between New York Giants and the St. Louis (since relocated to Arizona) Cardinals ended in a 21-21 tie.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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India Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on India this week, citing unfair trade practices and India's ties with Russia.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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“Ligature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligature. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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