choking

Example Sentences

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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

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

"I'm sorry to have let people down," he says, choking back tears.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

On Friday, a large deployment of police, many in riot gear, and metal barricades were seen choking access to central neighbourhoods of Istanbul.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The air, too, smelled slightly better; musty, as if it had lain unstirred for ages, but without the choking closeness of the tunnels.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander