Complete control over a situation (12)

I believe the answer is:

stranglehold

(Other definitions for stranglehold that I've seen before include "Star long held (anag) - complete power over a person" , "exclusive control?" , "Total restriction" , "Complete power over a situation" , "Complete control" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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