Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choke holds
Noun
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Good luck trying to pry a Louisiana native out of the clutches of Orgeron and the Bayou Bengals moving forward.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026 -
Despite being freed from the clutches of PASPA, our two largest states, California and Texas, continue to maintain existing state-law prohibitions against sports gambling, as have nine other states on both sides of the political spectrum.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Chip controls and tariffs should carefully weigh their impact on chip costs.—
Rakesh Kumar,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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The remaining fish served as controls.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Turn to face the shore, tread water, and signal for help by shouting or waving your arms.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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The Washington Nationals used Richard Lovelady, who blew Monday’s series opener, as an opener, followed by veteran Miles Mikolas for a bulk appearance, their most promising combination given their roster construction and arms available.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
Noun
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This indicates that in more than half of the cases, individuals encountered by local police were subsequently subject to federal immigration holds or detainer requests following an arrest or stop.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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That’s why God invented trunks and cargo holds.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
Noun
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During these takeovers, authorities say teens often assault people and sometimes each other, commit robberies and carry out other disorderly behavior.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Local beaches across the region have had numerous beach takeovers on warm days over the last few weeks.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
Noun
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As the World Cup grips North America this summer, China will again watch from the sidelines.—
Reagan Yip,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Breakfasts are vast and need a Mimosa to get to grips with.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Choke holds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke%20holds. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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