stranglehold

Example Sentences

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But Iran also has a say given its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, she added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

But of course, as a 40-something woman, I was already well aware of the stranglehold such topics have on my peer group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Taylor Swift and Drake were the clear winners on Spotify - except in Newcastle, where Fender broke their stranglehold.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

The Jambos began the day six points clear at the top of the table as they aim to break a 40-year stranglehold of Scottish football by Celtic and Rangers.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

She had a hundred questions, but as usual, Kaz was keeping a stranglehold on the answers.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo