throat

Example Sentences

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"My throat closed up and I couldn't speak."

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

The third day of the fire, he woke up with a runny nose, sore throat and chapped lips, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

County Health Officer Muntu Davis said the main public health concern was smoke and fine particles that can cause irritation of the ear, nose, throat and lungs, as well as exacerbate heart and lung conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

But before can get into his political career, he has to do a tiny bit of throat clearing: “Much has been made of my evolution from Trump critic to Trump supporter,” he writes.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

She cleared her throat again and then recited her poem to the people before her, sitting politely and expectantly.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith