choking
Americanadjective
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(of the voice) husky and strained, especially because of emotion.
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causing the feeling of being choked.
a choking cloud of smoke.
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“Our ride safety policy strictly prohibits all loose articles on rides, including food which can become a choking hazard,” the spokesperson continued.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
It gradually got worse and after waking up in the middle of the night choking and throwing up he said he knew "there was something badly wrong".
From BBC • May 19, 2026
On Friday, a large deployment of police, many in riot gear, and metal barricades were seen choking access to central neighbourhoods of Istanbul.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
American oil producers on the Gulf Coast have reaped a bonanza from the choking off of energy supplies moving through the key Strait of Hormuz near Iran.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
The instant she saw it she drew back, with a low wail, and whispered, amidst choking sobs:—
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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