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throated

American  
[throh-tid] / ˈθroʊ tɪd /

adjective

  1. having a throat of a specified kind (usually used in combination).

    a yellow-throated warbler.


Etymology

Origin of throated

First recorded in 1520–30; throat + -ed 3


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The suits filed Thursday represents a culmination of the CFTC’s shift from a laissez-faire approach to sports prediction markets to a full throated defense of them.

From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026

Despite his exile, he retained a full throated passion for Scotland, despite once misguidedly endorsing a Japanese blend of whisky.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2020

Central to their sound was the full throated vocals and open hearted spirit of Riley Gale, who died this week aged 34.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 26, 2020

An audience of 900 Brits sang along, full throated and word perfect.

From New York Times ● Jan. 9, 2018

The frog had fine, strong legs and a wonderful, full- throated croak and was the pride of its mother and father.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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