chokehold

"My brain was working overtime trying to remember all the vocabulary words for my spelling test. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

"The school's new economy plan focused on using resources more efficiently. "

"Keep a firm hold on the handlebars."

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

"The child's grasp on the crayon was too weak; it kept slipping from their fingers. "

"Is Clare around today?"

"The country surrounding our small village is mostly farmland. "

"The climber was grappling with the rock face, trying to find a secure hold. "