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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

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

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The Daily Wire launched a book publishing arm in 2021 with stated ambitions of breaking the stranglehold traditional houses had on conservative books.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

When the field caught him, Seabiscuit bounced away again, winning by three lengths under a stranglehold.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand



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