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Recent Examples of choke hold
Penny courageously intervened, restraining Neely, including applying a choke hold, until police arrived at a station stop and took Neely away.
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The Editors, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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The Editors, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choke hold
Noun
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Nigel Slater’s paean to the likes of St. John and the River Café, places that still hold sway today.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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At that point, rather than consulting someone who obsesses over how caffeine focuses us by blocking adenosine receptors in the basal forebrain, philosophers should hold sway.—
Jessica Riskin,
The New York Review of Books,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bridal clutches or small shoulder bags are hero items that be can carried post-ceremony to perfectly compliment any outfit, while also serving as an emergency carry-all.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2025
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The 55-year-old singer paired the look with a black fur coat and black clutch, further accessorizing with a large gold ring and gold earrings.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Only in the past handful of years have Democrats gained control of the majority after decades of Republican control.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Sponsors have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Measuring in at 6-foot-5, 235 pounds, Milton uses his size to power one of the strongest throwing arms in the NFL.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2025
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The doctor may also do fluorescein angiography, a dye injected into your bloodstream via your arm, to highlight any leaking abnormal blood vessels in the retina.—
Verywell Health Editors,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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March 2025 King of Cups: This month invites you into the realms of emotional mastery and deep inner work.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2025
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While Bardella lacks experience, expertise, and mastery of the subjects at-hand, these may not be such flaws in today’s climate.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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Other tariffs—including 24% on Japan, 25% on South Korea, 20% on the European Union—are on hold for 90 days to allow for trade talks.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Stifel upgrades Simon Property to buy from hold Stifel says the real estate investment trust that owns shopping malls is undervalued.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Min Aung Hlaing and senior members of his government are shunned and sanctioned by many Western countries for their 2021 takeover and human rights abuses.—
Grant Peck,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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That’s primarily because Lancia models were expensive and rarely seen in the U.S. throughout the five decades before the automaker was acquired by Fiat in 1969, an acquisition that followed some challenging years prior to the takeover that saved the Italian manufacturer from extinction.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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Speaking of the ocean, this formula blends deep sea plant extracts with rice bran for antioxidant properties, with polymers and mineral powders for grip and makeup’s overall staying power.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Now, companies are betting that machines can tackle a wider range of tasks by mimicking the ways that people walk, bend, twist, reach, grip and generally get things done.—
Cade Metz,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Choke hold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke%20hold. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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