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    choke back

    US /tʃoʊk bæk/

    ・

    UK /tʃəuk bæk/

    B2
    phr.v.To stop oneself from showing strong emotions, especially tears.
    She choked back tears during the emotional speech.

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    PBS News Hour full episode, August 7, 2026

    56:47PBS News Hour full episode, August 7, 2026
    • He seemed to choke back emotion.

      He seemed to choke back emotion.

    A2