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throat

[throht] / θroʊt /


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The number of people going to emergency rooms with throat pain and concerns about smoke inhalation increased during this period.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

Letisha Lucas, a 33-year-old tourist from Canada -- which has its own wildfires happening -- said the smoke smell was immediately obvious on arrival in Madrid "and very irritating on the throat".

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

It was incorrectly reported on Fifa's commentator information system that Paredes had been sent off by referee Slavko Vincic for pushing Garcia by the throat.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

“But when you hear somebody singing live who has that gift, who has that instrument in their throat, it’s remarkable. It hits the human soul.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

The dust in my throat chokes off my words.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

“Forcing our religion down their throats is not love. It’s why I’ve fought so hard for that sacred separation in our First Amendment,” he said.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Since the fire, residents have reported experiencing scratchy throats, headaches and nausea because of the ongoing smell.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

"They are at each other's throats and it's boiling over, which is not a good look. Even the manager has come across too," Dublin said.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

They’re already at each other’s throats with HOA-style grievances.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

We’ve watched this war with our hearts in our throats, knowing what there is to lose.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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