choked
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The closure of the strait during the war drove up global oil prices and choked off shipments of energy and crucial commodities such as fertiliser.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
I tear up every time I talk about it; I’m getting choked up just writing about it.
From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026
That logic rang true after the Iran war choked off the Strait of Hormuz.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
War has played a part in pushing copper prices to records, because the fighting choked off supplies of sulfuric acid needed to produce a big chunk of the world’s copper.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
“Are you a jerk?” he said, and I almost choked on the forkful of salad I’d just put in my mouth.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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