- present participle of choke.
choking
Example Sentences
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An initial bed extension was eventually provided, but caused him to sit up in a position that presented a choking risk.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Her first symptom was choking “badly” on some water in December 2024, then she had migraines and problems swallowing pills.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
It gradually got worse and after waking up in the middle of the night choking and throwing up he said he knew "there was something badly wrong".
From BBC • May 19, 2026
On the other hand, hiking more aggressively to control costs and protect the yen and comes at the risk of choking off economic growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The paint fumes take hold of my throat, choking me, and the room suddenly feels about 50 degrees hotter than it should.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
