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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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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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The ballots are then be placed in a sealed box for secure transport back to the county's processing center, maintaining a clear and documented chain of custody throughout the process.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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However, while Satoshi stepped away more than a decade ago, Back continues to work on the $1.4 trillion chain through Bitcoin development company Blockstream.Steven Ehrlich, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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In an effort to bring residents a new public space, Measure E proposes utilizing $290 million in bonds — a form of long-term borrowing authorized by the state to fund public improvements — for a new library near Sunnyvale City Hall.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Question 3: Part two of the city’s bond series included an ask to issue $170 million of debt to construct and renovate parks, build a new recreational facility and aquatic center, and renovate the i.d.e.a. Museum, among other projects.Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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In 2022, bracelets that once belonged to Marie Antoinette sold for more than $8 million at auction, also in Geneva.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Each door reveals new supplies for DIY activities such as assorted round beads, charms, and thread for DIY friendship bracelets, plus other gifts like nail polish and nail stickers to create festive purple, pink, blue, and yellow manicures.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Check the latest election results using the links below.Journal Sentinel, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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To go directly to Santa Clara County’s election results site, use this link.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Sonos includes a power cord and an HDMI cable in addition to the soundbar itself.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Video shows the raccoon dangling from a cord from inside a ceiling tile next to the Spirit Airlines counter.Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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But their story also offers a glimpse into the bind that some nonfiction filmmakers are facing in a cost-cutting, risk-averse market.Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
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Zelensky’s request for an invitation leaves NATO in a bind.Samya Kullab and Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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Male members of the wedding party wore gray wool suits with navy-blue ties and the women wore navy blue satin and chiffon dresses.Cary Jenkins, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Analysts also see opportunities for logistics players with Chinese ties to expand globally as PDD ’s Temu and ByteDance’s TikTok take on international markets.Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Ligature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ligature. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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