Sentence examples for in handcuffs from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "in handcuffs" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used to describe someone who is physically restrained by handcuffs. Example: "The suspect was taken into custody and led out of the building in handcuffs."

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He threw me in handcuffs.

The New York Times

Two dead miners were photographed in handcuffs.

The New York Times

Mr. Sinyakov appeared in court in handcuffs.

The New York Times

A fisherman was led away in handcuffs.

The New York Times

Around her were prisoners in handcuffs.

Independent

Hours later, he was in handcuffs.

The Washington Post

The officers placed her in handcuffs.

The Guardian

Within seconds, Harley was in handcuffs.

The Guardian

She was no longer in handcuffs.

The New York Times

"I saw prisoners moving in handcuffs.

The New York Times

** Smiley left the library in handcuffs.

The New Yorker

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