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These range from the inferior to the dangerous, including toxic plastics, chemicals, and small parts that aren't properly attached "that can then pose a chocking hazard".

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

The crowd gave Robinson a long standing ovation as he closed his homily, chocking back tears.

From Washington Post • Oct. 26, 2018

“That’s a lot of wisdom from a 10-year-old,” he said chocking up.

From Washington Times • Sep. 28, 2018

“I told him that at the time, I can’t fight another battle,” Ammon Bundy recalled, chocking back sobs.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2016

He floundered out in mighty jumps and came swinging along the shore, chocking and grunting fiercely.

From Wood Folk at School by Long, William Joseph