strangle

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The so-called strangle strategy entails buying a put option and call option that are below and above the market, respectively, and that share the same expiration date.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The group aims to fight regulations they say will strangle AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The choice of mediocre investments can strangle the flow of endowment money to pay for yet more administrators.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

The new models come just after the expiration of a $7,500 tax credit for new electric vehicles, which is expected to strangle growth at EV makers this month and going forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

The fragrance of frangipani, honeysuckle, and jasmine grew heavy enough to strangle a man.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham