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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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 -
Some grocery chains, including Trader Joe’s and Kroger, have placed limits on the amount of eggs shoppers can purchase in an attempt to address the shortage.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 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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Choose between necklaces, earrings, bracelets, hair clips, charms, and key chains sporting the school’s logos — all for less than $50.—
Claire Harmeyer,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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The result is a chunky statement bracelet that tells time in a whimsical new way.—
Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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The claim: Video shows crowd booing Trump at 2025 Super Bowl A Feb. 9 Threads video (direct link, archive link) appears to show President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walking onto a football field amid a chorus of boos.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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However, Flow Space may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Alysia Reiner,
Flow Space,
10 Feb. 2025
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Be careful of wrapping the cord around the head of the mixer.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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Or on top of the cabinet under a wall-hung TV to hide the cords and cables.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 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 game was on when Missouri held Texas A&M scoreless for more than five minutes to forge a 49-49 tie.—
Tom Murphy,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Vancouver’s Thomas Gradin and Ivan Hlinka each score against Red Wings goalie Gilles Gilbert in the third period of a 4-4 tie at Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena. 1988 — Wayne Gretzky gets his NHL-record ninth 100-point season.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Ligature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligature. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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