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Recent Examples of stranglehold
Firstly, China has a stranglehold not only on rare earths themselves but also the processing technology and talent, and has imposed export restrictions on refining equipment as well as rare earth technicians working overseas.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 21 Apr. 2026
The second is to open the strait by eliminating Iran’s stranglehold on it.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
In reality, Iran now has a stranglehold over global oil flows, one that did not exist before the war, and Gulf energy exporters are as a result considering options to bypass Tehran’s grip.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
According to the media freedom lobbying group Reporters Without Borders, Orbán supporters control 80% of the country’s media through organization like KESMA, which has a stranglehold on private television, and MTVA, which controls the public broadcasting network.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 21 Apr. 2026
The second is to open the strait by eliminating Iran’s stranglehold on it.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
In reality, Iran now has a stranglehold over global oil flows, one that did not exist before the war, and Gulf energy exporters are as a result considering options to bypass Tehran’s grip.
—Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
According to the media freedom lobbying group Reporters Without Borders, Orbán supporters control 80% of the country’s media through organization like KESMA, which has a stranglehold on private television, and MTVA, which controls the public broadcasting network.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stranglehold
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Wakeland specifically and the Frisco ISD schools generally have been an albatross for the Mustangs over the years, despite the success of the Grapevine girls soccer program.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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The title was our albatross the whole time.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While 57% of white Catholics still support Trump, a majority of them aren’t happy with his actions in Iran — the issue that’s turning out to be a millstone around his neck.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Instead of becoming the fuel for more Republican victories, Donald Trump has become a giant millstone, an albatross around the necks of Republicans now.—
Adam Harris,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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The congresswoman was at a disadvantage, unquestionably, in trying to defend against criminal charges at the same time as the House probe.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The real twist here is a disadvantage because, in losing, Christian has to take an envelope back to camp and read its contents in front of his tribe mates.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There is one handicap accessible Deluxe Suite.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Despite its handicaps, Western analysts and officials say Ukraine has in recent months recorded battlefield successes against Russia’s bigger army, disrupting a spring offensive started by Russia amid improving weather, as fields dry out and new foliage on tree lines offers more cover.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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This approach makes sense for Leaf but isn’t without certain drawbacks.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The convenience of these models often outweighs potential drawbacks (short battery life, burdensome maintenance).—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Keep big upside, but minimize the downside, shown here.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Still, many cruisers argue the downsides outweigh the benefits.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Officials searched the vehicle and seized it, finding the victim’s driver’s license and Social Security card, as well as five debit or credit cards in the victim’s name, the plea agreement said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Illustrations from court documents show how credit and debit transactions move through the system and how interchange fees are applied.—
Jerry Nowicki,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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That being the case, it’s already devolved into a circus just days into the case, with the erratic Musk emerging as a key liability in his own proceedings.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hospitals that neglect to provide certain standards of care, such as protein shakes to treat malnutrition or an unhealthy weight loss, could open themselves up to possible legal liability.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Stranglehold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stranglehold. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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