choked
Britishadjective
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When we bought the place, I envisioned our children running wild in the backyard under the climbing wisteria, but the wisteria is invasive, and it ate away at our fence and choked the rhododendrons.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
In addition to the new levy, trading restrictions on Russian metal and the Iran War, which choked off Persian Gulf exports, have contributed to global price increases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 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
Eddie Hearn choked up mid-sentence during the final news conference when it dawned on him this was the last time he would experience a Taylor fight week.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
“You had to wait too long...I’m sorry about that...But if you could have seen Aunt Florentine...Even Daddy got choked up...”
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
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