as in to bind
to confine or restrain with or as if with chains
learned to stop being enchained by fear and live a full life
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Firefly Aerospace's lunar lander, named Blue Ghost, launched Jan. 15 on a much longer spaceflight bound for the moon.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025 -
Such agreements aren’t binding on the IRS or the courts in later tax disputes, but they are usually not ignored by the IRS.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration will not tie the hands of our brave law enforcement, and instead trusts them to use common sense.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2025
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In 2024, Maryland tied for No. 128 nationally in sacks and tied for 71st in tackles for loss.—
Grace Raynor,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Muskies, on the other hand, are mostly confined to a small portion of North America.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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Where to look? Startups often confine their hiring efforts to local talent, but expanding the search to a global scale can yield exceptional, cost-effective options.—
Elena Volotovskaya,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Enchain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchain. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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