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The emotional Warriors forward also had previously served a five-game suspension in November for putting a choke hold on Minnesota big man Rudy Gobert.
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Janie McCauley, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2024
Its participants are a very tiny, skewed slice of humanity that has American journalism in a choke hold.
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2023
Ex-Marine Daniel Penny held Neely in a choke hold for 15 minutes on May 1, until Neely suffocated to death.
—Tori Otten, The New Republic, 10 May 2023
Last week, Democrats in the House of Representatives announced the Justice in Policing Act, which would ban choke holds, mandate body cameras, and establish a national registry of police misconduct.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2023
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Janie McCauley, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2024
Its participants are a very tiny, skewed slice of humanity that has American journalism in a choke hold.
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2023
Ex-Marine Daniel Penny held Neely in a choke hold for 15 minutes on May 1, until Neely suffocated to death.
—Tori Otten, The New Republic, 10 May 2023
Last week, Democrats in the House of Representatives announced the Justice in Policing Act, which would ban choke holds, mandate body cameras, and establish a national registry of police misconduct.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2023
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While Trump retains vast sway over the GOP, even a small sliver of Republicans supporting Harris could make a consequential impact in what will likely be a race within the margins in the key swing states.Paul Steinhauser, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
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The department has little sway over K-12 curriculum decisions, such as what books are appropriate for students.Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024
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Nixon, meanwhile, layered a gray wool blazer over a metallic silver shift, adding on a leather belt, chandelier earrings and a velvet clutch.Hannah Malach, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
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Guests with no bags or clutches smaller than 4 inches by 6 inches can use Evolv express entry lanes for quickest entry.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
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And that means the offerings are not fully under Samsung’s control.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Such preparation is one of many ways players seek control over baseball’s defining anxieties.Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
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The program was made possible through a $145,000 grant from the Blue and You Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Stacy Ryburn, arkansasonline.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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The arms shipments, which include thousands of metric tons of munitions, have helped Russia replenish its dwindling stockpiles in a war where Ukraine’s forces have long been outgunned and outmanned.Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
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While Tekla is renowned for its mastery in crafting home textiles, Auralee brings its expertise in fabric development to this partnership, resulting in a limited collection that is both tactile and refined for the season.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The stadium’s retractable roof is a mastery of engineering, but Atlanta Falcons’ SVP, CTO, Football Strategy and Innovation, Karl Pierburg, and his team, are engineering another type of masterpiece, one that brings personalized experiences into the hands of fans and attendees.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Shelly put college and her plans to become a nurse on hold to care for her babies.Susan Young, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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The election case against Trump in Georgia is on hold until an appeal seeking Willis' disqualification from the racketeering case is resolved.Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Of her nearly half a million followers on social media, Welch says Gen Z likes her pink door the most, with younger audiences shifting toward bright colors after the takeover of Millennial gray.Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
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From The Stepford Wives to The Matrix, the AI takeover of human beings has long provided fertile ground for Hollywood screenwriters.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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The idea is that only by acquiring and using such data that other companies can challenge the grip of the technology giants, such as Google and Meta. CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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The grip and knee strength tests used the participants’ dominant sides.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Choke hold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke%20hold. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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