choke up

Example Sentences

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While at times the show has caused me to choke up slightly, I find myself more so tearful that the magic of my kids’ childhoods is passing by.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Mr Johnson said he believed he and his government "got some things wrong" and appeared to choke up when he described 2020 as a "tragic, tragic year".

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2023

Of the tribute from Mr. Boehner, who is known to choke up publicly in big moments, she joked, “I would have been a little disappointed if he didn’t get emotional.”

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2022

At one point, he appeared to choke up during his address Thursday as he thanked his family members — both his daughter, Maya, and father, former District Attorney Gil Garcetti, were in the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2022

I’m glad I didn’t choke up there, ’cause now the whole school’s talking about that assembly.

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes