choke
verb (used with object)
to stop the breath of by squeezing or obstructing the windpipe; strangle; stifle.
has been choking
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present perfect progressiveof choke (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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A toxic haze has been choking millions of residents in the region, and has spread to neighbouring countries such as Singapore and Malaysia.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
But if it sounds like a facile metaphor, blame history: Beirut has been choking on garbage for years — including, but hardly limited to, the kind you put in bags.
From New York Times ● Jul. 14, 2022
On Tuesday, the Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit alleging that Google has been choking competition in order to maintain monopolies in online searches and search advertising.
From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2020
Both teams did their pre-game workouts inside to limit exposure to the smoke from a nearby wildfire that has been choking the skies over Los Angeles for a week.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2020
Invasive curlyleaf pondweed has been choking East Okoboji Lake, snarling boat propellers, burning up motors and shutting down swimming, tubing and other water sports in an area that depends on recreation.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 1, 2017
