choking

Example Sentences

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He has been under pressure from allies who are most acutely feeling Iran’s choking off the passageway that handles about 20% of the world’s oil supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Ultimately, the goal is growth that is less dependent on leverage combined with regulation that restrains excess without choking activity.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

That choking siege in July was the worst but not the first attack by an enemy that Los Angeles would be fighting long after World War II was over.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

McPaul had been a resident at the care home since 2009 and suffered from osteoarthritis and chronic oedema, while having a history of choking on his food.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 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