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 the hardscrabble Molina began to let his emotions show, even appearing to choke back tears while describing the past 19 years.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2022
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
“That incident left me totally disillusioned,” she said, pausing to choke back tears.
From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2020
I choke back a sob that surprises me.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
