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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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In a real world sense of course that can’t possibly be true, but the world view of the Puritan religious leaders who founded the Connecticut River Colony in the 1630s still held sway in the late 18th century.
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Roberta Smith, the co-chief art critic of the New York Times, and Jerry Saltz, the art critic of New York magazine, are writers of sway, elegance, legend.
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In the film, which was based on a Pulitzer Prize nominated memoir, Betty escapes the clutches of her barbaric Iranian husband (played by Alfred Molina) and courageously smuggles herself and her daughter out of Iran.
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Middleton paired the mint green dress from British designer Tephi with tortoise shell sunglasses and a cream fold-over clutch, keeping the accessories understated yet polished.
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
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With Australia closing in on a winner in regulation with its young attack, Egypt settled in over the final 20 minutes or so to regain control of possession and find the more consistent threats on goal.
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
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According to officials, 31-year-old Brittany Clark, of Orlando, was swimming in the river when the alligator bit both of her arms and severed one.
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Over 108,000 entries from 160 countries were submitted, with seven photographers ultimately recognized for their technical mastery, originality, and conceptual strength.
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Head coach Luis de la Fuente’s team—built around players Rodri, Lamine Yamal, and Pedri—is known for its mastery of possession play and attractive passing.
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But the celebration was put on hold as officials reviewed the video, and the goal was nullified.
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But Enola’s wedding drama is put on hold when her brother (Henry Cavill) is kidnapped.
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While the federal takeover of the city’s police department ended in September, National Guard deployments have continued.
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In Greenville, North Carolina, the city's mayor enacted a curfew ahead of the holiday weekend in response to threats of a teen takeover, according to The Reflector.
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In recent days, after Museveni was sworn in for a seventh consecutive term, Kainerugaba has strengthened his grip with a series of directives and orders usually reserved for the head of state.
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Adidas Virginia Watermoc is a slip-on shoe with all the appearances of grip and water dispersion.
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“Choke hold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke%20hold. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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