throat
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Hindbrain neurons also direct muscles in the face, tongue and throat that are important for speaking and swallowing.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
"I have a lump in the back of my throat just speaking about it," Anthony said.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
As Sauer traversed the peaks and valleys of the pile, wind blew ash into his eyes and throat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
I wanted to tell Monica I was proud, but my throat felt tight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
I duck my chin, unable to respond around the sourness that’s burning the back of my throat.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
And on top of worrying about the start of school, Silva said her family is still suffering from headaches, nausea, sore throats, eye irritation, stomach pain, diarrhea and persistent coughing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
It had the power to soothe the roughest of sore throats and quiet the phlegmiest of coughs.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
The cathedral where Avraamiy usually holds services, decked with gold and brightly colored religious scenes, was filled with acrid smoke, stinging the rescuers’ eyes and throats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Their tiny hairs contain toxins that may lead to itchy skin rashes, sore throats, breathing difficulties and eye irritation if touched or inhaled.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
When a group of tourists walked onto the bridge, she could hear them clearing their throats, as if through microphones.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
