throat

Example Sentences

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No, thirty-six families, Jonah thought, with a sudden lump in his throat.

From Literature

She showed it in the way she rubbed her throat across Fred’s spiky back, let Selkie sniff her nose, and let Nim tickle her chin.

From Literature

“I have a sore throat,” is the first line of dialogue we hear Harold say, after being chided for playing with his food at the table.

From Salon

"But if I say that in public, everyone will jump down my throat!" she said.

From Barron's

I clear my throat and try once more.

From Literature