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  • present participle of choke.
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choking

[choh-king] / ˈtʃoʊ kɪŋ /






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The buzzy food company, which made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange in February, voluntarily recalled one of its signature products—soft-baked bars called Tractor Wheels—following reports that they pose a potential choking hazard.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

Foraker said Once Upon a Farm is aware of three reports of choking incidents tied to Tractor Wheels.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

At first, these carefree interludes seem to be a welcome respite from “Queen at Sea’s” choking anxiety.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

As Indonesia battles its worst wildfire season in a decade, a toxic haze is choking millions of residents in the region.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Underwater, he screamed; and then he was above the surface, and choking, and calling Mal’s name.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell


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