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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
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Critics argue that its influence extends beyond typical advisory roles due to Musk's close ties with Trump and significant sway over key agencies.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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But Washington has pushed back against Hezbollah’s sway in any new government.—
Reuters,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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What this means for Timberwolves Minnesota has been one of the worst clutch teams in the league this season.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Despite leading in the first half and tying the game in the final three minutes, the Bulls clearly have lost track of their clutch gene.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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An audio recording from the control tower at Toronto Pearson International Airport reveals that the flight was cleared to land at approximately 2:10 p.m. local time.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The answers, in the hundreds, from residents present a clear picture: Water billings to all residents are out of control and do not follow a percentage across-the-board increase.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2025
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On Tooley Bridge, under fat white clouds, two friends throw arms around each other, each holding cup of coffee far out from body so as not to spill on other while hugging.—
George Saunders,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Reed raised his arms aloft in celebration as the crowd went wild, with a large number of them throwing their beverage cups onto the course, showering Reed and the rest of his competitors in beer.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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Sometimes, demonstrating a mastery of the basics is what sets you apart.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Brigette’s mastery of integrating a wide range of materials in her designs comes alive in travertine, antique brass, and bleached wood layers.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
20 Feb. 2025
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What Happens Next Although Trump's tariff threat is temporarily on hold until March, there is no guarantee that it won't be enforced once the 30-day period expires.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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New rules that could increase California gas prices placed on hold.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Feb. 2025
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The subway takeover is flanked by the launch of a one-of-a-kind art book conceived as a box with 30 Polaroid photographs of the same subjects, paying homage to Maripol’s signature art form.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
17 Feb. 2025
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The rapid advance into the city comes less than three weeks after the rebels claimed the takeover of Goma, the largest city and capital of the neighboring North Kivu province on January 27.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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But breaking the grip that your phone has on you isn’t impossible.—
Aditi Shrikant,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Its textured bottom grips the floor, preventing the mat from slipping or sliding, while its sloped edge is designed to reduce users’ risk of tripping over the mat.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Choke hold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke%20hold. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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