choked
Britishadjective
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Yet his towering presence has choked off potential heirs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
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
Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of millions of barrels of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels, which are made from oil.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
He choked out another command to the companions; his muscles trembled in a final effort.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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