Example Sentences

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Chadwick, the Cox Automotive consultant, said, “Consumers are really handcuffed to their current vehicles and they have no choice sometimes but to repair their vehicle.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

As he is handcuffed and his balaclava is removed, he tells officers he is "not sure" what his name is.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Their eviction was streamed live on TikTok as Offeh and "handmaiden" Kaura Taylor, from Texas, were handcuffed by immigration officers.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Finally, after five hours, Ahmad got handcuffed and told he was under arrest.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Zeitoun and the man to whom he was handcuffed did not talk.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers