choked
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The Saudi East-West pipeline had been a key alternative route for oil shipments from the kingdom while Hormuz was choked off.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
"Life is precious. Hundreds of people have died but I survived," the father of two told AFP, his voice choked with emotion.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
This Emmy was a long time coming, and you could feel that when she choked up on stage accepting it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Rescue teams are racing to clear out the tunnels, choked with hardened mud and rock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Doha choked a little on his words as he could feel the frightened tears he was so desperately suppressing.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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