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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choke holds
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Spanning across more than 13,000 square miles of Northern Italy, the 2026 Winter Olympics are less of a singular experience for athletes, locals and fans, and more of several different clutches of sports occurring simultaneously with little accessibility between the events.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
16 Feb. 2026 -
Indeed, Ram turns out to be a kind, decent fellow with his own troubles trying to save his business from the clutches of his step-family.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Mountain travel was highly discouraged, according to the weather service, with snow reducing visibility, causing major delays and prompting chain controls likely on Interstate 80 and other mountain passes.—
Michael McGough
February 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Tax changes should be considered only after cost controls and efficiency improvements are evaluated, with full public disclosure and input before final decisions are made.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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When Epstein was indicted for a second time in 2019, federal prosecutors tried to get their arms around Epstein’s finances – including his dealings with Wexner.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Dodgers have at least four healthy bullpen arms that would close for San Francisco right now.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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After a series of holds, the match hit its climax in the 10th and 11th games of the set.—
José Sánchez Córdova,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The art of grappling consists of throws, trips, sweeps, clinches, ground fighting, submission holds and takedowns.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Instagram-popular bridge has been the site of takeovers and taggers, arch climbers and copper-wire thieves since it was completed in July of 2022.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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School administrators are squeezed between upholding the First Amendment rights of students and caving to pressures from Texas leaders who have warned of state takeovers.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Some states have attempted to come to grips with their histories.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Both with features like adjustable suspension, multiple riding modes, heated grips and seats, and Pirelli tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Choke holds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke%20holds. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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