throat

Example Sentences

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“Without anything I could see as even remotely a deadly force threat, he immediately goes for the throat,” said Ashley Heiberger, a retired police captain from Pennsylvania who frequently testifies in use-of-force cases.

From Salon

My heart jumped up in my throat as I watched Mrs. Wigginbottom heave herself to her feet and straighten her cuffs, clearly insulted by the tone my aunt had taken.

From Literature

“It’s very seldom that you see a woman actually able to be selfish and show up for herself without the world going for her throat,” the actor said.

From Los Angeles Times

She assumed it was because she was talking a little louder to people at the party, but then came the throat soreness.

From Salon

"Well done Australia. Dominated every game pretty much. A fitting result. They kept the foot on the throat."

From Barron's