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throat

[throht] / θroʊt /


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Letisha Lucas, a 33-year-old tourist from Canada -- which has its own wildfires happening -- said the smoke smell was immediately obvious on arrival in Madrid "and very irritating on the throat".

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

Pomroy is keen to stress that Nauru Soccer is not trying to "force football down everyone's throat" but says it's about laying a foundation for a sport, promoting healthy lifestyles and building communities.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

His killer, Bradley Murdoch, died of throat cancer aged 67 in jail last year, without disclosing where Falconio's remains might be.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

When the author was diagnosed with throat cancer despite having never smoked, he wasn’t surprised.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Clare crept forward and curled into the hollow of the girl’s trembling body, nuzzling his snout into the curve between her chin and throat.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

Since the fire, residents have reported experiencing scratchy throats, headaches and nausea because of the ongoing smell.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

They’re already at each other’s throats with HOA-style grievances.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

I do think that they’ve always been at each other’s throats.

From Slate May 7, 2026

And as bleak as things may seem lately, we still do a lot more getting along than tearing at each others’ throats.

From Salon Apr. 23, 2026

“Why would anyone bother looking after them?” said Ron, after yet another hour of poking shredded lettuce down the flobberworms’ slimy throats.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling




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