strangle

Example Sentences

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With the Iran war continuing to strangle Middle East oil supplies, public transit agencies looking to add passengers might expect high gas prices to incentivize people to ride the rails more than ever.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The strangle costs about $13.15, but of course, the actual cost of the trade is multiplied by 100, which each options contract represents.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The group aims to fight regulations they say will strangle AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

In fact, the straddle or strangle buy here is worth looking at.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

They attached the line with which they had been snubbing the boat to Buck’s neck and shoulders, being careful that it should neither strangle him nor impede his swimming, and launched him into the stream.

From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London