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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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Hosted by the Ekman Group and organized jointly with the Swedish Fashion Council, CTF works to underline the sway of stakeholder synergies within the industry.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Mar. 2025
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These figures seem to hold extraordinary sway over the President, who may see, in their taste for drawing theories of the universe from the growth of their own enterprises, a reflection of himself.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Gaga arrived in a sparkling black Luis de Javier bodysuit with a matching avant-garde hat by Betto Garcia, finishing the look off with towering Louboutin platform heels and a see-through box clutch.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2025
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It can also be carried as a clutch and can change colors to match any outfit — the ideal accessory.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Boston, which trailed 4-1 in the opening period, tried to generate momentum for a comeback in the second period and enter the third period with control of the game.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The van also comes equipped with Westfalia’s Firefly Integration control system to keep everything running smoothly.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
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Alvarez is a good pitch cheater, a bad pitch blocker and has a good arm despite throwing out just 18% of base-stealers.—
Gene McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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The association’s education and research arm, the San Diego Taxpayers Educational Foundation, also has been operating at a deficit.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 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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In March 2020, BPS and state education officials signed a deal for the district to take steps to address systemic issues in order to avoid a state takeover.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Howe had the good fortune to arrive at Newcastle amid the glow of the recent takeover.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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The naked trend has an extra tight grip on Hollywood.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Choke hold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke%20hold. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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