choked
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The strikes come amid a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, and protracted negotiations to end the three-month war that has choked traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and shot up global energy prices.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Concerns about a new burst of inflation are building because the war in the Persian Gulf has choked off roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply and much of its natural gas, petrochemicals and aluminum.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Tensions in the Middle East have effectively choked off transportation through the Strait of Hormuz—a route that handles roughly one-third of the fertilizer trade.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
“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
The small creature nestled closer, and Neel choked out the words: “Please, Baba, please.”
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
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