choked
Example Sentences
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But their interests quickly diverged after Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz and choked off oil and gas supplies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
I tear up every time I talk about it; I’m getting choked up just writing about it.
From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026
"People are saying there is no reason Canada cannot top this group, especially after Italy choked," says Johal.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Within days, Topanga Creek was choked with mud.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
“Come, eat something,” she said; but I put both away from me, feeling as if a drop or a crumb would have choked me in my present condition.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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