choke

Example Sentences

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Opening the Strait of Hormuz, the geographic choke point through which 20% of the world's oil export travels, is a "simple military manoeuvre", but for now only Iranian-approved ships are transiting the waters.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

After his two homer-performance against Brazil on Saturday, outfielder Dante Nori revealed that he doesn’t even like coffee—an admission that would cause any self-respecting Italian to choke on his biscotto.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Khamenei indicated that Tehran would maintain its blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a key choke point through which 20% of the world’s oil supply is shipped.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

That’s the amount that normally transits the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime choke points for crude.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

And all that woman could say was, “I’ve raised nine children and didn’t none of them choke when I put them down with a little bread to chew.”

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye