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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choke holds
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The film — about an ex-revolutionary (DiCaprio) tracking down and rescuing his daughter (Chase Infiniti) from the clutches of a maniacal army officer (Penn) — also earned Anderson a pair of Golden Globes for Best Director and Best Screenplay.—
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
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Holly, on the other hand, wakes up in Vecna's clutches, surrounded by the 11 other kids from her class he's taken to the Upside Down.—
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These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.—
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These product missteps have been further compounded by broader operational issues in the areas of marketing, supply chain and corporate cost controls.—
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Also during the robbery, at least one of the intruders reportedly brandished a gun at a security guard while another member of the group held his arms and took him to the ground.—
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Like items such as bowls or containers will nest, and the sprayer arms may not be able to reach some items well enough to clean them.—
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The Marion County Sheriff's Office said ICE holds are leading to severe overcrowding.—
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Some of those people have been arrested directly by ICE agents while others have been arrested by other law enforcement agencies, placed on immigration holds within county jails and then arrested by ICE while being held.—
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Pranks in online games turn into account takeovers.—
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Three of those seven takeovers, all of which have happened since 2015, were for failure to meet acceptable academic ratings.—
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It has also been used to design assistive tools such as finger splints and utensil grips.—
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Defensive captain Cameron Heyward, head in his hands, sat alone at his locker, trying to come to grips with yet another season that ended like the one before it… and the one before it… and the one before it… without a playoff win.—
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“Choke holds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke%20holds. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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