as in irons
something that physically prevents free movement
manacles prevented the bear from roaming beyond a very small area
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as in binds
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
manacled the prisoner to the wall
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as in hampers
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
in this situation, the police are manacled by unnecessary regulations
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Specifically, researchers could use AI models to determine how specifically and potently the drug binds to known and unknown targets, the level of these targets in the body, how concentrated the drug becomes in healthy and diseased tissues, and the drug’s structural properties.—
Christian Macedonia,
The Conversation,
3 Jan. 2025 -
The carbon monoxide in smoke binds to the hemoglobin in your red blood cells, displacing oxygen, so your heart and brain get less oxygen.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
2 Jan. 2025
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She was later released after posting bond, according to Marceno and online records with the sheriff's office.—
Mollie Markowitz,
Fox News,
9 Feb. 2025
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The young girl formed close bonds with other patients and all the staff who knew her, Bower said.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Nothing ever impedes Andrew’s upgrade to human status.—
Kirk Honeycutt,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, this impedes the creative process and results in an uneven end product.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes,
22 Nov. 2024
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Denny’s is closing dozens of restaurants The American diner is closing at least 30 of its restaurants as part of the struggling chain’s plans to jumpstart growth.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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Dutch Bros — The coffee shop chain soared more than 27% after issuing strong fourth-quarter earnings and same-store sales.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Padres, facing payroll constraints, are considering trading away key players to address their remaining needs for starting pitching and greater depth at multiple positions.—
Dennis Lin,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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The core concern is that artificial general intelligence, or AGI—a system that surpasses humans in most regards—could potentially outmaneuver any constraints designed to control it, perhaps permanently disempowering humanity.—
Harry Booth / Paris,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
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The three Alexander brothers arrived in Manhattan federal court together in handcuffs, shackles and drab beige jail clothing.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Leave behind the shackles of gravity and establish your dominance on a whole new frontier by achieving the Science Victory in Civilization 7.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Hartman penalty put his team in a bind, as the Senators scored three times in the five-minute major en route to their blowout win.—
Joe Smith,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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But in the global south, the publish-or-perish edict runs up against underdeveloped research infrastructures and education systems, leaving scientists in a bind.—
Guillaume Cabanac,
The Conversation,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Pentagon has reinstated restrictions on transgender recruits joining the military, according to a memo filed in federal court by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The ban on women driving has been lifted as have restrictions on their travel, education, and employment.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Manacles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manacles. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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