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throat

[throht] / θroʊt /


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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

“But when you hear somebody singing live who has that gift, who has that instrument in their throat, it’s remarkable. It hits the human soul.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 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

The agency also noted a near doubling of patients mentioning throat pain within five miles of the fire June 21 — 1.9 times the baseline levels.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

On and on he climbed till his knees ached and the breath seared his throat.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

In an era when divisiveness reigns and everything seems to be designed to keep us at each other’s throats, Byrd makes camaraderie look as simple as it is.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

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

From Slate May 7, 2026

Zoe Harrison nailed all 12 conversions as well to keep the boot firmly on Scotland's throats in a commanding display.

From BBC Apr. 18, 2026

It took a lot to bestir Angelenos from their bungalows and Buicks, but their throats felt like sandpaper, and their chests hurt like the blazes.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 26, 2026

We’ve watched this war with our hearts in our throats, knowing what there is to lose.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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