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A painful restraint technique called "nose distraction" – which has been variously described as a squeezing, tweaking, flicking or karate-like chop to the nose – was used against him.
Second inquest into death of youngest person to die in custody begins 2011
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The second take, he stopped her by putting his hand up in a karate-like chop.
STAR PETER BISKIND 2010
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"I don't know where BMW found them, but these karate-like experts were unbelievable ... and much more energetic than the presenters."
The Audi Rockstar 2008
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"I don't know where BMW found them, but these karate-like experts were unbelievable...and much more energetic than the presenters."
The Audi Rockstar 2008
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It demonstrated with a convincing karate-like stroke.
Forever Free Haldeman, Joe 1999
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Karate Copycat Challenge, where this game will challenge players to use quick, karate-like hand movements in order to match sequences of flashing lights and music.
Coolest Gadgets 2010
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He shifted his weight onto his back leg, the one Lorne hadn’t injured, lowered his stance, and sliced the air with his hands in karate-like moves.
Solitary Man Jeff Mariotte 2003
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He shifted his weight onto his back leg, the one Lorne hadn’t injured, lowered his stance, and sliced the air with his hands in karate-like moves.
Solitary Man Jeff Mariotte 2003
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He shifted his weight onto his back leg, the one Lorne hadn’t injured, lowered his stance, and sliced the air with his hands in karate-like moves.
Solitary Man Jeff Mariotte 2003
lampbane commented on the word karate-like
"I know techniques that have certain elements which have been described - by some - as 'karate-like.'"
October 21, 2008