throat
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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
"My cousin who isn't allergic to anything started developing allergies. My husband is the first one who had itchy eyes and throat."
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Together, they are intended to support the muscles of the throat so the airway is less likely to sag or collapse during sleep.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
Clare swallowed, but the lump in his throat didn’t budge.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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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
Team Jackass has stayed united even while at each other’s throats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 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
The sounds that came out of their throats were never heard anywhere else in Nature.
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
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