strangle

Example Sentences

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Scientific research is being strangled by orders to the NIH and CDC.

From Salon

"It was the rage in his eyes. He had grabbed me by the neck and strangled me," she said.

From BBC

A convicted killer serving life in prison for four Los Angeles County slayings strangled his wife to death during a conjugal visit, Northern California sheriff’s officials announced.

From Los Angeles Times

“You strangled me and pushed me against the car,” Jabbari responds.

From Los Angeles Times

A post-mortem found Ms Thomas had been strangled to death with sustained pressure to her neck.

From BBC