choking
Example Sentences
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As the war in the Middle East enters its second month, choking the world's energy supply and sending oil prices soaring, China is trying to step in as a peacemaker.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
But they are nonetheless an illustration of how Iran has been able to move money internationally for years despite Western sanctions aimed at choking off the regime’s ability to do so.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
“My dad was a very big supporter of my music. ... I remember the last show where he saw me … I’m gonna choke up,” she says, choking up slightly.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
That strait is effectively closed now, choking off a fifth of the world’s LNG supply.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
But in training, we weren’t sleep-deprived, unable to see clearly, and choking on smoke.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
