choke back
Example Sentences
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Often appearing to choke back tears, he told his counsel Tony Graham KC he remembered nothing of the accident nor the journey leading up to it.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2025
But his impact throughout life was profound to those who knew him well, and they invariably choke back tears when talking about him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2022
“I did use my own product, and I used it too much,” Stella said, at one point pausing to choke back tears.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 22, 2021
Matthew Frank, an assistant attorney general for Minnesota, appeared to choke back tears as he thanked George Floyd’s family.
From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2021
I was trying hard to choke back the tears when I felt his hand on my shoulder.
From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls
