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stranglehold

[strang-guhl-hohld] / ˈstræŋ gəlˌhoʊld /
NOUN
choke
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The purpose of the Bradley coalition, Sonenshein said, was to “break open the stranglehold of a city establishment that was ... unresponsive to the diversity of the community.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

India, Japan and France are also working hard to unlock China's stranglehold on the industry.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Look at the stranglehold ridesharing apps have on hailing a cab.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

The sheer complexity of rebuilding these damaged energy facilities translates into an extended stranglehold on global supply—and higher oil prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

I stiffly unlocked my stranglehold on his body and slipped to the ground, landing on my backside.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer



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