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

If you know Veselka, you might choke up a bit.

From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2024

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 started to choke up and sob," Moss says, "and then I collapsed."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2022

He finally, at this point, begins to choke up.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove