choke
Example Sentences
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Years ago, on particularly bad days, when the air around the smelter was hazy, “it would choke you out. It was like walking in a cloud,” Bunger said.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
Brent crude oil this week climbed above $120 a barrel, reflecting skepticism about the prospects for an early resumption of oil and natural gas flows through the choke point.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Can a series disappear for four years and reclaim its choke hold on the culture?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz —a vital maritime choke point—has boosted energy prices.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
Frank flushed and made a sort of jerking motion forward, then fell back, like a dog that suddenly remembered his choke collar.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
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