- present participle of choke.
choking
Example Sentences
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Barrels of chemicals and partially finished product had been left in the shed as evidence, still emitting choking vapours when AFP visited.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
But between parasitic infections and the wildfire smoke that’s currently choking U.S. cities, maybe you’d prefer to spend much of this weekend inside.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
Other symptoms include waking up a lot, loud snoring and gasping, snorting or choking.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The regulated toxic substance is corrosive to the skin, eyes and lungs, and high levels of exposure can lead to choking, burns and death, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
While I was thinking about what Fiona had said, I started choking on my ice cream cone.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
