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choked

British  
/ tʃəʊkt /

adjective

  1. informal annoyed or disappointed

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Subsequent years saw a drawn-out struggle across the industry to complete construction projects as shares plunged and cash flows choked.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Guthrie choked up as she entered the plaza to cheers during the program’s second hour.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Clark says he was "really emotional" and his throat choked up on hearing the news that he'd meet the Pope.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The fighting, which has choked the flow of oil and natural gas through the vital Strait of Hormuz, has been felt far beyond the energy industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

I’m so choked up that I can barely get words out.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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