- present participle of choke.
choking
Example Sentences
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He has been at the camp ever since but suddenly, as we were talking, the sadness of what is happening to his country overwhelmed him and he turned his head away, choking back tears.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Signs of sleep apnoea, a disorder that causes a person's breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep, include pauses in breathing, choking at night, waking frequently, and suffering from morning headaches.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
The American Heart Association and American Red Cross, which offer first-aid courses, don’t recommend use of the devices in their choking guidelines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
"When the number finally arrived, it was larger than the original commitment but still too small to satisfy a market already choking on duration."
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
He sounded as though he was gagging, choking.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
