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Recent Examples of choke hold
Penny, a former Marine, placed Neely in a choke hold for about six minutes on a New York City subway in May 2023 after Neely got on the car yelling and asking people for money.
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Philip Marcelo The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Perhaps the nurse Kayce put in a choke hold should sue the state …
Jamie’s assistant should also sue the state.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
However, the Admiral’s choke hold on his troops is stronger than Sean Bean’s charisma.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2024
Katagiri previously tried to maintain a delicate peace between the different yakuza factions, but the arrival of detective Shoko Negate (Miki Maya) heralds a new, aggressive stance by the police to end the yakuza’s choke hold on the city.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
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Philip Marcelo The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Perhaps the nurse Kayce put in a choke hold should sue the state …
Jamie’s assistant should also sue the state.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
However, the Admiral’s choke hold on his troops is stronger than Sean Bean’s charisma.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2024
Katagiri previously tried to maintain a delicate peace between the different yakuza factions, but the arrival of detective Shoko Negate (Miki Maya) heralds a new, aggressive stance by the police to end the yakuza’s choke hold on the city.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choke hold
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Patrick, who serves as president of the Texas Senate, has considerable sway over policy in the state, which means his push to ban consumable THC products will likely gain at least some traction during the session.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2025
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The internet of the 1990s developed under the sway of an anti-corporate, non-conformist spirit.—
Tyler Cowen,
Twin Cities,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Butler could change that and give them a true No. 1 option for clutch situations.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Turn to a clutch in burgundy to bring the look from day-to-night—a transition most important during fashion week.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
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The aim, according to staffers on the project, was to help the GOP win the presidency and retain control of the Senate.—
Corey G. Johnson,
ProPublica,
5 Feb. 2025
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The Roomba Combo Essential makes cleaning effortless with smart controls and powerful suction — get it today for 38% less.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
5 Feb. 2025
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Tyler Kasak lifted his left arm in celebration while his right was wrapped tightly around Iowa’s Jacori Teemer.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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For example, one partner can use their fingertips to slowly trace their partner’s arm, noticing the texture and warmth of the skin.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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Those interests—and Larkin Poe’s mastery of many American musical forms—are on display on the duo’s seventh and latest studio release, Bloom, released January 24.—
Bill Kopp,
SPIN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Students have become masters, and with mastery comes responsibility.—
Naima Cochrane,
VIBE.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Fed has cut at each of its last three meetings, but traders are expecting the Fed to stay on hold until June. 3.—
Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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The order placed it on hold until next Monday while legal challenges continue.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Trump administration — particularly Musk with the takeover of the Treasury payment system — is literally executing policy at the most nuts-and-bolts level.—
Nathaniel Rakich,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2025
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This year marks the first time Fox Sports rolls out its special takeover of Tubi for the big game – inclusive of streaming Fox and Fox Deportes’ Super Bowl LIX broadcasts on the platform live in 4K (on compatible devices).—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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The grandmother, haunted by eerie visions and deepening fears, becomes more distant, while the children’s grip on reality begins to unravel.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
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The durable rubber outsole provides ample grip underfoot, and holds up well to everyday wear and tear.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Choke hold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke%20hold. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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