snip-a-bargain - good value⏎
stranglehold - complete control, retention⏎
responsibility - duty, onus⏎
valid - genuine, legally or officially acceptable⏎
setback - difficulty, problem, delay, hitch⏎
uncontested - unopposed, undisputed⏎
secure - safe, protected, achieve (something)⏎
shopper - buyer, purchaser⏎
upkeep - maintenance, preservation⏎
serve - provide, help, spend time, do duty for⏎