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Recent Examples of choke hold
Conditions have in fact never been worse for citizens of Venezuela, as the autocratic regime increases its choke hold on Venezuelan society, driving opposition members, human rights activists, journalists and just about anyone with a different opinion underground or out of the country.
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
If Neely hadn’t died from Penny’s choke hold but from another cause, any other cause, then a reasonable jury would have no choice but to acquit the defendant.
—Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Miss Manners rates that as a greater success than putting your host in a choke hold and forcing her to move the car, given that the dog disturbed no one and the parking tag was about to expire.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
During the argument, Thompson was seen putting Gonzalez in a choke hold, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by the Associated Press.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
If Neely hadn’t died from Penny’s choke hold but from another cause, any other cause, then a reasonable jury would have no choice but to acquit the defendant.
—Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Miss Manners rates that as a greater success than putting your host in a choke hold and forcing her to move the car, given that the dog disturbed no one and the parking tag was about to expire.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
During the argument, Thompson was seen putting Gonzalez in a choke hold, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by the Associated Press.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choke hold
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The world's wealthy are seeking cutting-edge retail experiences, but the personal touch of interacting with their favorite luxury stores still holds ultimate sway.—
Forbes Research,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Motorola, with its back-in-the-pack position and the uncertainty about whether its new Moto X phone would be a hit, had little sway in comparison.—
Verne Kopytoff,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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Freie Liebe Straw Clutch This stylish clutch pairs two of my favorite trends: dumpling bags and raffia.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Fahy landed the only acting nod for her funny, fierce, and slightly unhinged turn as the impulsive and determined Devon, who travels to an elite seaside town to save her sister (Milly Alcock) from KiKi's clutches.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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The return for Baker, reflecting the high price for a reliever under club control for three additional seasons, will help in that regard.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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As air boss of the USS Midway, Jumper guided scores of evacuation helicopters onto the aircraft carrier’s deck during a chaotic, hair-raising 30-hour period in April 1975, as North Vietnamese forces were taking control of Saigon.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The model in the chartreuse spinning there, right on the edge, arms splayed.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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The 42-year-old Border Patrol agent, who was shot in the face and arm, was taken to Harlem Hospital, where he is being treated and is expected to survive, authorities said.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
20 July 2025
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Real leadership is knowing that momentum, not mastery, is the path forward.—
Erin Stafford,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The Orioles’ bullpen imploded and the bats went ice cold to squander Rogers’ mastery in a 6-0 loss to the Miami Marlins that ended Baltimore’s three-game winning streak.—
Jacob Calvin Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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The bitcoin price is up around 60% from its April lows, helped by U.S. president Donald Trump’s support of bitcoin and crypto even as the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates on hold.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Speculation about the Dutch driver's Mercedes move began after George Russell admitted that his Mercedes contract extension was on hold due to the team's ongoing talks with Verstappen.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Performance Food Group — Shares rallied 8% after Bloomberg News reported , citing people familiar with the matter, that U.S. Foods is considering a takeover of the food distributor.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Other recent takeovers have included Blue Bunny ice cream parent Wells Enterprises and the U.S. confectionery business of Nestlé.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Reuniting with his godson (Finn), a streetwise enforcer entangled with a powerful crime syndicate, the two hatch a high-stakes heist in a desperate bid to escape the grip of a ruthless mob boss (Gooding Jr.).—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
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But his grip on the classification is tenuous, as Pogačar, the race leader, sits only 28 points behind the Italian sprinter.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Choke hold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke%20hold. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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