choke back
Example Sentences
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Often appearing to choke back tears, he told his counsel Tony Graham KC he remembered nothing of the accident nor the journey leading up to it.
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025
“I did use my own product, and I used it too much,” Stella said, at one point pausing to choke back tears.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2021
“I went to bed ... not knowing my life would change,” Veilleux read, halting for a moment to choke back sobs.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2020
“I had to tell my son that he can’t go back to McKendree for his junior year,” Mr. Morrison says, straining to choke back tears.
From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2016
Grandpa bit his lip and stared at the floor, obviously trying to choke back a laugh.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
