choked up

Example Sentences

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“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

Guthrie choked up as she entered the plaza to cheers during the program’s second hour.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Clark says he was "really emotional" and his throat choked up on hearing the news that he'd meet the Pope.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Future players brought their hands together but often choked up to have more bat control.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

She didn’t notice that both her mom and her dad got teary or that half the people in the room were now choked up as well.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama