as in to turn back
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Recent Examples of choke off
Brussels seems committed to choking off Russian fuel.
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Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 20 May 2025
On the campaign trail, Trump won over many crypto fans for accusing Biden of choking off the industry.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 20 May 2025
China has utilized other economic means to get back at the U.S. over the escalating trade war, including choking off exports of critical minerals and magnets.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
The administration also has been trying to choke off money that pays for immigration attorneys who assist unaccompanied immigrant children.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 6 May 2025
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Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 20 May 2025
On the campaign trail, Trump won over many crypto fans for accusing Biden of choking off the industry.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 20 May 2025
China has utilized other economic means to get back at the U.S. over the escalating trade war, including choking off exports of critical minerals and magnets.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
The administration also has been trying to choke off money that pays for immigration attorneys who assist unaccompanied immigrant children.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choke off
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When one fan stood on the other side of the table, awkwardly hoping to get Cyrus’ attention, the Grammy winner briefly smiled for the photo with the fan and then turned back to Campbell to continue their conversation, prompting the fan to quietly walk away.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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Temperatures will slowly start to ease on Wednesday, especially for some in the Midwest and New England, but Thursday will mark the true turn back toward more normal June warmth for many in the eastern half of the country.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
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When opponents control the midfield, press high and cut off those vertical routes, Iceland struggles to progress the ball or retain meaningful possession.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Iran may retaliate against U.S. forces in the region, cut off a global oil supply route or try to accelerate its nuclear program.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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Firefighters are working to suppress the fire, which is currently burning with a slow rate of spread.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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This outdated mentality fosters two counterproductive patterns: emotional repression, in which individuals suppress feelings, and emotional reactivity, where feelings are expressed impulsively and without regulation.—
Andriana Eliadis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Choke off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke%20off. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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