choking

Example Sentences

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Hazardous haze has also been choking people elsewhere in South East Asia, with the most number of hotspots flaring up across Malaysia and Indonesia in seven years.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

But they are nonetheless an illustration of how Iran has been able to move money internationally for years despite Western sanctions aimed at choking off the regime’s ability to do so.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“My dad was a very big supporter of my music. ... I remember the last show where he saw me … I’m gonna choke up,” she says, choking up slightly.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

The move was unable, however, to overcome fears about the choking of energy supplies, with the Strait of Hormuz -- through which a fifth of global crude passes -- effectively shut down.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Looking into Sookie’s cooler, I thought about the choking factor of the rubbery meat, but lobster was one of my favorite meals.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen