chokes
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chokes
Example Sentences
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Mr. Salam chokes up as he remembers his father: “He drove a livery cab, and then he was a bookkeeper. He did all these different jobs.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
The flea-sized psyllid bites the leaves and transmits the disease, which slowly chokes out the tree’s vascular system from the inside, taking years to finally show itself.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
She beams as she talks about the partner who "brought her spark back", but chokes down tears as she explains that in a few days Barry may be gone.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
Technology has fallen, cities have gone dark and fear has united humanity as the world chokes on its dying gasp.
From Salon • Dec. 21, 2025
A sob chokes its way up my throat and I cover my mouth.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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