choke up
Example Sentences
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While at times the show has caused me to choke up slightly, I find myself more so tearful that the magic of my kids’ childhoods is passing by.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
If you know Veselka, you might choke up a bit.
From New York Times ● Feb. 23, 2024
Mr Johnson said he believed he and his government "got some things wrong" and appeared to choke up when he described 2020 as a "tragic, tragic year".
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2023
At one point, he appeared to choke up during his address Thursday as he thanked his family members — both his daughter, Maya, and father, former District Attorney Gil Garcetti, were in the crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2022
When he saw me choke up, he added, “Time will go by fast, you’ll see.”
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
