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

And then he proceeded to choke up onstage when he was presented with a window on Disneyland’s Main Street.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2023

Of the tribute from Mr. Boehner, who is known to choke up publicly in big moments, she joked, “I would have been a little disappointed if he didn’t get emotional.”

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2022

"I started to choke up and sob," Moss says, "and then I collapsed."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2022

Least till the thought of even passing by one isn't enough to make me choke up and start bawling about Mama.

From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson