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

Mr Johnson said he believed he and his government "got some things wrong" and appeared to choke up when he described 2020 as a "tragic, tragic year".

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2023

And then he proceeded to choke up onstage when he was presented with a window on Disneyland’s Main Street.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2023

Colbert said on Wednesday, pretending to choke up.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2022

I’m glad I didn’t choke up there, ’cause now the whole school’s talking about that assembly.

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes