choke back
Example Sentences
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At the post-fight news conference, he was choking back the tears.
From BBC
Harris descended into the dungeons of the facility, toured the cells where enslaved people were kept and walked through the so-called door of no return, choking back tears, her hand over her mouth.
From Washington Post
“This has been a long journey for me,” Stoudamire said, choking back tears.
From Seattle Times
Quan gave as nakedly emotional a speech as he’s given all season long, choking back tears as he described his moment as “the American dream.”
From Los Angeles Times
He choked back tears as he returned Monday afternoon to his camp, which had been reduced to a blanket of ash.
From Washington Post
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