strangleholds

plural of stranglehold

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Noun
  • Trump made 327 stock purchases on April 8, 2025, according to a CNBC analysis of the president’s annual financial disclosure for 2025 that includes trades, income and liabilities and was released on Tuesday.
    Alex Harring,Luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • What those discussions don't always address, though, are the liabilities that may be left behind.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Between structural disadvantages, insider advantages, and inconsistent capital allocation, IPO investing is often more speculation than strategy.
    Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • DataHaven found that a legacy of racial and residential segregation has contributed to lingering inequality, with Black and Latino communities facing significant disadvantages and lower quality of life.
    P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • But while the Education Department continues to tout the benefits of RAP, advocacy groups are urging borrowers to carefully consider the potential benefits and drawbacks of the new repayment plan option before enrolling.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Of course, blame Dad for any handicaps.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 May 2026
  • Despite its handicaps, Western analysts and officials say Ukraine has in recent months recorded battlefield successes against Russia’s bigger army, disrupting a spring offensive started by Russia amid improving weather, as fields dry out and new foliage on tree lines offers more cover.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Then again, Nathan’s emotional nature is his albatross.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 June 2026
  • Davis was saddled with one potential albatross in the American distributorship of the Bay City Rollers (from Bell in England).
    Chet Flippo, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • In 1997, the annual event made its debits as the Florida Extravaganza on the north campus of Florida International University in North Miami.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
  • During this window, originators or receiving banks can initiate reversals for reasons such as insufficient funds, account errors or unauthorized debits, leaving property owners uncertain about fund availability.
    Karthik Sankara Narayanan, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Those with disabilities get more job offers.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • Levent says to be patient and considerate when using elevators and to prioritize allowing space for people with disabilities, the elderly, and families with strollers.
    Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
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“Strangleholds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strangleholds. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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