choke up

Example Sentences

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While at times the show has caused me to choke up slightly, I find myself more so tearful that the magic of my kids’ childhoods is passing by.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Of the tribute from Mr. Boehner, who is known to choke up publicly in big moments, she joked, “I would have been a little disappointed if he didn’t get emotional.”

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2022

At one point, he appeared to choke up during his address Thursday as he thanked his family members — both his daughter, Maya, and father, former District Attorney Gil Garcetti, were in the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2022

"I started to choke up and sob," Moss says, "and then I collapsed."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2022

He tried to choke up on the branch, to move closer to the safety of the sturdy trunk, but he was no match for the power of Pain.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman