choked
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The strikes come amid a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, and protracted negotiations to end the three-month war that has choked traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and shot up global energy prices.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
A large chunk of the world’s sulfur comes from Persian Gulf oil refineries and gas plants and has been choked off at the strait.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
“And then he choked up, sort of like I did a few minutes ago. He couldn’t get the words out. And everyone was completely spellbound.”
From Slate • May 1, 2026
Oil prices jumped and stocks sank Tuesday as the Iran-US impasse dragged on and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained choked.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
I opened it and nearly choked to death on air.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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