choking
Example Sentences
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But between parasitic infections and the wildfire smoke that’s currently choking U.S. cities, maybe you’d prefer to spend much of this weekend inside.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
Other symptoms include waking up a lot, loud snoring and gasping, snorting or choking.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The deadly European heatwave was forecast to shift east on Friday, choking 150 million people with temperatures of 35C.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
Her first symptom was choking “badly” on some water in December 2024, then she had migraines and problems swallowing pills.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
My brother, who is usually oblivious to everything, coughs and wheezes, as if he is choking on something.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
