choked
Example Sentences
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Clark says he was "really emotional" and his throat choked up on hearing the news that he'd meet the Pope.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
He noted the huge premium paid by Asian oil importers for Middle East oil grades like Oman and Dubai — as high as $170 per barrel — as supplies are choked off.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
The Middle East fighting has choked off big chunks of the world’s supply of ammonia, urea, sulfur and phosphates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
But there are concerns that the country could run out of certain critical missile technologies due to choked supply chains for key components.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
For a second, he thought he might not be able to, and he almost choked, but a moment later fresh air spilled into his lungs.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
