have been shackling

• present perfect progressive

  present perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.

  of shackle.
  shackle

  noun

  a ring or other fastening, as of iron, for securing the wrist, ankle, etc.; fetter.

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