choke back

Barrett’s voice was tightly coiled, as though he was choking back the indignation roiling inside him.

A South L.A. woman choking back tears said she had been living in her car for 18 months with her family and dog because she had no money.

“It’s the least I can do for them letting me stay with them and get better,” Coburn said, choking back tears.

As the singer made her way from the audience to the stage, Gerwig seemed to be choking back both laughter and tears.

"I hate the way I don't hate you," says Stiles, choking back tears.