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Verb
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Jurors then heard sounds of banging and choking — and Athena screaming and crying, the Star-Telegram reports.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026 -
How about allegedly choking a live-in chef?—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Though Edwards and DiVincenzo are their two best 3-point shooters and offensive creators, a revival of the smothering defense that fueled the rally in Game 2 and blowout wins in Games 3 and 4 will be the biggest key to the Timberwolves taking the series.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The standout point from the opening 45 minutes is that PSG have to be better against Bayern’s press — arguably these are Europe’s two best sides for squeezing and smothering opponents.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Stubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stubbing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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