choked up

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“And then he choked up, sort of like I did a few minutes ago. He couldn’t get the words out. And everyone was completely spellbound.”

From Slate • May 1, 2026

Mexican Secretary of Defense Ricardo Trevilla Trejo choked up at a Monday press conference in Mexico City as he paid homage to the 25 Mexican National Guardsmen who lost their lives on Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

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

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

She choked up recalling how her immigrant father told her recently: "I feel like we went back 50 years in time."

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

Liam was vibrating with rage, too choked up to speak.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken