throttle
noun
a lever, pedal, handle, etc., for controlling or manipulating a throttle valve.
is throttling
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present progressiveof throttle (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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It also is throttling Telegram, now based in the United Arab Emirates, which is widely used by Russian soldiers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
Inevitably, the sequels juggernaut is throttling fresh ideas, the lifeblood of any creative activity.
From The Guardian ● May 16, 2019
"California is throttling back record levels of solar — and that's bad news for climate goals."
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2018
While many iPhone users have experienced perceived slowdowns due to iOS updates over the years, it appears that there’s now proof Apple is throttling processor speeds when a battery capacity deteriorates over time.
From The Verge ● Dec. 20, 2017
We are becoming too practical; the lust for material gain is throttling every other consideration.
From The Love Affairs of a Bibliomaniac by Eugene Field
