throat

Example Sentences

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Near the end of the first, Betts came back to the bench coughing and sputtering, seemingly unable to clear her throat.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

I can still conjure it: the heated seat warming my back, the hot chocolate coating my throat, the cinnamon strudel giving way under my teeth.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

It is estimated 10 to 20% of people have the meningitis bacteria in the back of their throat without it causing any illness.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Coerte Voorhees had tapped Kilmer, who died of pneumonia last year after years of battling throat cancer, for "As Deep as the Grave," about the pioneering archaeologist Ann Morris, a co-discoverer of the Anasazi civilization.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The words race up my throat, begging to be heard, but I don’t dare let them out, because even though it’s the truth, I know I’ll sound ridiculous.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam