vocal cords
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Whenever I tried to pronounce certain words, my vocal cords spasmed apart.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
During the process, the insertion of a breathing tube damaged his vocal cords, leaving him questioning whether he would ever be able to sing again, he told The Times in 2021.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
However, the condition worsened, "sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I'm used to," she told NBC News.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Voice loss often becomes permanent when scar tissue forms on the vocal cords.
From Science Daily • Jan. 2, 2026
I said, “Maybe your vocal cords actually are broken. You should go to a specialist.”
From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer
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