stranglehold

Example Sentences

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But supporters of the overhaul, who say it would finally break an elite stranglehold on the Supreme Court, are also digging in.

From Washington Post

In many conservative states, they exert a stranglehold on politics, publishing annual scorecards to track lawmakers' votes on anti-abortion legislation and funding primary challengers against candidates they don't consider committed enough.

From Salon

His Cambodian People’s party, with a stranglehold on power, is certain to top the next polls.

From Seattle Times

The popularity of the Occupy Wall Street movement, for instance, suggested that Americans were finally ready to question the stranglehold on our culture enjoyed by the ridiculously wealthy.

From Salon

China will also promote the "nationalization" of high-tech mineral equipment to avoid being caught in any stranglehold regarding technology and equipment, he said.

From Reuters