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choked up



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“And then he choked up, sort of like I did a few minutes ago. He couldn’t get the words out. And everyone was completely spellbound.”

From Slate • May 1, 2026

Future players brought their hands together but often choked up to have more bat control.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

When Lucas told Marrero her plan, he became "choked up", she said.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

She choked up recalling how her immigrant father told her recently: "I feel like we went back 50 years in time."

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

“Well, well,” he said, and seemed too choked up to say more.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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