choke

Example Sentences

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What’s more, he estimated that about 30 homes were “red tagged,” or currently deemed unsafe to inhabit, after debris flows choked homes with pounds and pounds of sludge.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Liew choked up at the thought that her husband may be dead.

From BBC

“If I leave my job, I won’t have anything to give me purpose in my life,” she said in Spanish, choking up.

From The Wall Street Journal

Technology has fallen, cities have gone dark and fear has united humanity as the world chokes on its dying gasp.

From Salon

"This is my redemption," he said, choking up.

From BBC