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

At Thanksgiving dinner after Pa said grace, Ma choked up and got tears in her eyes.

From Literature

“I got a little choked up when they let me know, because it’s a big responsibility,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Natalie got choked up, but Patience didn’t have time for getting sentimental.

From Literature

“When they picked me up, they just bagged me. Everything, time stood still that day,” he told Kweli, choking up slightly.

From Los Angeles Times