How to use Choke-up in a sentence

choke-up

  • Springs also rise in the district, and the problem is further complicated by the flood-water and solid matter brought down by the mountain torrents, which choke up the channels made.

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  • Many people succumb to fear and choke up because they have never learned to deal with this verbal intimidation correctly.

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  • Uncomfortable shoes, jackets that don't fit right, neckties that choke up on the neck - all of these will distract you from enjoying your dance.

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