throat

Example Sentences

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His death was confirmed by Ambrosia’s Joe Puerta, who said the cause was throat cancer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Coerte Voorhees had tapped Kilmer, who died of pneumonia last year after years of battling throat cancer, for "As Deep as the Grave," about the pioneering archaeologist Ann Morris, a co-discoverer of the Anasazi civilization.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Some people carry the various types of meningitis B bacteria harmlessly in their nose and throat.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

By the time Claude finishes clearing its throat, the Roman Empire has fallen again.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The Phillies pitcher strikes out the hitter on three straight pitches, and I clap along with everyone else, then clear my throat.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison