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Recent Examples of choke hold
Penny, a former Marine, placed Neely in a choke hold for about six minutes on a New York City subway in May 2023 after Neely got on the car yelling and asking people for money.
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Philip Marcelo The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Perhaps the nurse Kayce put in a choke hold should sue the state …
Jamie’s assistant should also sue the state.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
However, the Admiral’s choke hold on his troops is stronger than Sean Bean’s charisma.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2024
Katagiri previously tried to maintain a delicate peace between the different yakuza factions, but the arrival of detective Shoko Negate (Miki Maya) heralds a new, aggressive stance by the police to end the yakuza’s choke hold on the city.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
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Philip Marcelo The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Perhaps the nurse Kayce put in a choke hold should sue the state …
Jamie’s assistant should also sue the state.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
However, the Admiral’s choke hold on his troops is stronger than Sean Bean’s charisma.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2024
Katagiri previously tried to maintain a delicate peace between the different yakuza factions, but the arrival of detective Shoko Negate (Miki Maya) heralds a new, aggressive stance by the police to end the yakuza’s choke hold on the city.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choke hold
Noun
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Social Security Reform At A Crossroads The coming weeks will test just how far the SSA can go under Musk’s sway to reform Social Security in the name of efficiency.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The rural characters, beneath the sway of the hovering Empire, represent human rivalry.—
Armond White,
National Review,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Heat has the NBA’s worst offensive rating in clutch situations (one that has a margin of five points or fewer inside the final five minutes of the fourth quarter) this season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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He’s had a bunch of clutch moments over the past couple years.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Accord spun out of control, striking another vehicle, a 2019 Toyota Highlander.—
Jenny Gold,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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The safest place for a child should be in their parents' arms.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Bean reported to the nurse that the 8-year-old had hit his nose either on a wall or on her arm while throwing a fit.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
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Those who combine strong leadership fundamentals with mastery of emerging technologies will be more likely to emerge as the candidates of choice for top executive positions.—
Mary Elizabeth Bradford, CERM, CMRW, CARW, MCD, NCOPE,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Designed in a sumptuous turquoise hue, the dress features off-the-shoulder puff sleeves, an empire waist, and a dramatic train—all rendered in voluminous, sweeping silk taffeta fabric that speaks to the mastery of the Valentino atelier.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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And although the tariffs are on hold, some builders have begun raising their prices in anticipation that Trump will ultimately drop the hammer.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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But on Monday, a three-judge panel for the U.S. Appeals for the 9th Circuit declined to put one of the orders, from a federal district judge in California, on hold while proceedings move forward.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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The violence is raising concerns of a gang takeover, with Hérard’s name being often cited along with others as a possible beneficiary of the effort.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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The same day, Columbia moved to expel and suspend for multiple years students involved in last spring’s takeover of Hamilton Hall.—
Cayla Bamberger,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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The 19-lap sprint race at the Shanghai International Circuit saw teams suffer from tire wear towards the final stages of the race, courtesy of the fresh asphalt that has enhanced grip levels.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Darcy Kuemper made 17 saves in his fifth straight start to help Los Angeles tighten its grip on a playoff spot.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Choke hold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke%20hold. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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