choking
Example Sentences
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Teenage boys have been drenching themselves and their surroundings in its scents for decades—and drawing complaints and choking coughs for just as long.
Nim wanted to look down into the crater, but the cloud of steam was too thick to see through and too choking to breathe.
From Literature
But by choking off agricultural production, transport and markets, Rwanda’s M23 allies are aggravating Congo’s hunger crisis.
She later returned to her Instagram story after realising her suitcase contained sentimental items, and in her next post she was choking back tears.
From BBC
His voice sounded strange, as though he were choking.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
