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stranglehold

[strang-guhl-hohld] / ˈstræŋ gəlˌhoʊld /
NOUN
choke
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China’s stranglehold on global rare earths is especially strong in the heavier elements, which are mined in China and few other places.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

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

Such is France's stranglehold in the Champions Cup, Top 14 sides have lifted the trophy in each of the last six seasons, with Bordeaux's double joining two each for La Rochelle and Toulouse.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Still in the stranglehold of sleep, my mind struggled to make sense of it.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo



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