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Recent Examples of choke hold
Conditions have in fact never been worse for citizens of Venezuela, as the autocratic regime increases its choke hold on Venezuelan society, driving opposition members, human rights activists, journalists and just about anyone with a different opinion underground or out of the country.
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
If Neely hadn’t died from Penny’s choke hold but from another cause, any other cause, then a reasonable jury would have no choice but to acquit the defendant.
—Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Miss Manners rates that as a greater success than putting your host in a choke hold and forcing her to move the car, given that the dog disturbed no one and the parking tag was about to expire.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
During the argument, Thompson was seen putting Gonzalez in a choke hold, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by the Associated Press.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
If Neely hadn’t died from Penny’s choke hold but from another cause, any other cause, then a reasonable jury would have no choice but to acquit the defendant.
—Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Miss Manners rates that as a greater success than putting your host in a choke hold and forcing her to move the car, given that the dog disturbed no one and the parking tag was about to expire.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
During the argument, Thompson was seen putting Gonzalez in a choke hold, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by the Associated Press.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choke hold
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Although New Yorkers have heavily leaned Democratic in most local and statewide elections, Republicans have gained traction with the help of a strong base combined with more political sway from independent voters.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Traditional models of persuasion designed to push, nudge, or steer don't hold as much sway in a world where the consumer is often one step ahead.—
Teja Chekuri,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The second playoff hole saw another pair of clutch birdies, forcing a third showdown.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Alba coordinated the look with a matching clutch in a similar fabric and shade of blue.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Aug. 2025
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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One European official told CNN that Putin had persisted with his demands for control of all of the Donbas region - something politically and practically impossible for Zelensky to concede, and which he’s already rejected.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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Pressure to release the hostages, pressure to lay down its arms, and pressure to surrender control over Gaza’s future.—
Benjamin Sharoni,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Know that this discernment isn’t about keeping others at arm’s length or being selfish.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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There tends to be a noticeable gap between competence and mastery, a difference shaped by depth, training and perseverance.—
Razzak Jallow,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Where internet trolls often come off as flippant or spiteful, there is a relentless sense of play and mastery of language in even McNally’s most needling posts.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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With Biles’ future on the competitive stage on hold, 2025 marks another year for a new star to emerge as national champion.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The notice also said the appeal results in an automatic stay of Polo’s decision — effectively meaning that the ruling is on hold and the arbitration process can continue while the legal fight plays out.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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Trump deployed the National Guard and, under a provision of the Home Rule Act of 1973, issued a federal takeover of the MPD, placing it under Bondi’s control.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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This is unlike Audi, which concluded its takeover of the Sauber F1 team, and the results are already showing in Sauber's performance.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Since achieving independence from Sudan in 2011, South Sudan has spent nearly half its life at war and is currently in the grip of a political crisis, after President Salva Kiir's government ordered the arrest of Vice President Riek Machar in March.—
George Obulutsa,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Besides the obvious discomfort, my grip never felt quite secure enough for the large, sweeping mouse movement required for a game like this.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Choke hold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke%20hold. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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