choked
Example Sentences
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Formally known as CM2502, Porkchop got her nickname when she chowed down shortly after losing her front right flipper, which was severely constricted by fishing line.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
"While the Romans had to wait centuries for pasta, they chowed down on dormice in fish sauce," he said.
From BBC • May 4, 2024
The mice on the low-isoleucine diets chowed down, eating significantly more calories than their study counterparts -- probably to try to make up for getting less isoleucine, according to Lamming.
From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2023
At the fair, voters were only beginning to learn about Gluesenkamp Perez, who sat down with strangers as they chowed down on fair food.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2022
“Yes, Bull, and he still thinks that Ace and Sammy chowed down on your vomit. He said that he had never seen such a spectacle performed by officers and gentlemen in his entire life.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
