throat seizing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of throat seizing
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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His straining form relaxed, 50 Heavily slipping earthward; ere Malua Could gain fresh hold upon his fainting foe, Uhila with a twist had laid him low, Knee on his breast, lean fingers at his throat Seizing his life.
From Project Gutenberg
Master Richard thought that he would fall, and stepped forward to catch him, but the lad recovered himself on the rushes, and then, screaming with anger, sprang at the young man's throat, seizing it with one hand, and striking him in the face again and again with the other.
From Project Gutenberg
The hand that Rowcliffe had let go went suddenly to her throat, seizing her necklace and loosening it as if it choked her.
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