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Recent Examples of choke hold
Today on the show, the story of a financial lifeline that can turn into a financial choke hold.
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Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Maduro was awful on that, but our ability to strangle off and keep the choke hold on the Venezuelan regime keeps that fleet blockading Venezuela.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Minadeo jumped on Buck's back and put him in a choke hold while gouging at his eyes, according to the lawsuit.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Russia, in particular, is the loser here having dominated the terrain for over two centuries, imposing a choke hold and Moscow-centric dependency on its backyard from Turkmenistan to Kyrgyzstan.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Maduro was awful on that, but our ability to strangle off and keep the choke hold on the Venezuelan regime keeps that fleet blockading Venezuela.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Minadeo jumped on Buck's back and put him in a choke hold while gouging at his eyes, according to the lawsuit.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Russia, in particular, is the loser here having dominated the terrain for over two centuries, imposing a choke hold and Moscow-centric dependency on its backyard from Turkmenistan to Kyrgyzstan.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choke hold
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Singapore is a global financial hub with particular sway across Southeast Asia, and global financial institutions use the city as a home base for their operations in the region.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
22 May 2026
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Despite his advanced age, Castro is viewed as holding sway over the government and its revolutionary legacy.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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For three consecutive innings, El Camino Real couldn’t get anyone to come through with a clutch hit even though a runner was on third base.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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That’s when places like Great Wolf Lodge come in clutch.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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To take an example that would be potentially devastating to the Republicans, imagine that the Democrats took full control of the state government in Georgia.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Private equity companies would be banned from investing in youth sports teams, leagues, facilities and events under a new federal bill, a move lawmakers say would lower participation costs for families and restore control of a public good to local communities.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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As players sank into their chairs and coaches stood off to the side with their arms across their chests, Butera and president of baseball operations Paul Toboni talked through their priorities and their burgeoning identity.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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DNA tests confirmed that the arm was Zahra’s.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Henderson wants to make standardized testing less high-stakes, in part by tracking metrics that show students’ mastery beforehand.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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It’s been pure mastery from Schlittler on the mound.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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At one point, Denise found the book and forced Djena to return it, but Djena got hold of it again, and used it to make flash cards.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Shortstop Shae Anderson couldn’t get a hold of the ball fast enough to throw to first base, and the error allowed Lamar to reach base.—
Haley Sawyer,
Daily News,
18 May 2026
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In late March a teen takeover in Hyde Park turned destructive, badly damaging cars.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Licata began leading the FWISD March 24, when the Texas Education Agency appointed him as superintendent as part of a state takeover of thel district.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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This weekend is an opportunity for Barcelona to even out the series and tighten their grip as a generational dynasty, or for OL Lyonnes, who’ve not lifted a Champions League trophy in four years, to reassert themselves as European legends.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The dual-class share structure ensures that going public will not meaningfully dilute Musk’s grip on the company.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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“Choke hold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke%20hold. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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