throat

Example Sentences

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This one made my heart jump into my throat.

From Literature

Mom cleared her throat, and Salzburg snapped his mouth shut with an audible click.

From Literature

And your throat hitched up against your will and your eyes moistened and when they started with “USA! USA!” you gave up, gave in, and pumped your fist.

From The Wall Street Journal

No matter which city he was in, Elisha sent lavish gifts for Maggie, addressed to Mother Fox, “I could not resist the temptation of sending the accompanying little trifle of ermine, for Miss Margaretta’s throat.”

From Literature

The musk ox swallowed what appeared to be a large lump in this throat.

From Literature