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as in to suffocate
to be or cause to be killed by lack of breathable air
thick, black smoke choked the trapped firefighters
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as in to block
to prevent passage through by filling with something
overgrown bushes choked the narrow alleyway between the buildings
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Recent Examples of choke
It can be caused by eating something that contains spores from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, and symptoms can include choking when trying to feed, constipation, lack of facial expressions or weakness.
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The regulated, toxic substance is corrosive to the skin, eyes and lungs, and high levels of exposure can lead to choking, burns and death, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
The woman who survived the rape described in a jury trial how Mystikal, whose real name is Michael Lawrence Tyler, had punched, choked, and forcibly raped her at his home near Baton Rouge, according to local TV station WBRZ.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
17 June 2026
According to Baton Rouge station WBRZ, Mystikal had been accused of beating, choking and robbing a woman in 2022.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The regulated, toxic substance is corrosive to the skin, eyes and lungs, and high levels of exposure can lead to choking, burns and death, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
The woman who survived the rape described in a jury trial how Mystikal, whose real name is Michael Lawrence Tyler, had punched, choked, and forcibly raped her at his home near Baton Rouge, according to local TV station WBRZ.
—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
17 June 2026
According to Baton Rouge station WBRZ, Mystikal had been accused of beating, choking and robbing a woman in 2022.
—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
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Tree experts found the root system strangled and starved.
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But one of the largest rural unions behind the road blockades that had strangled La Paz on Saturday called for a pause in the conflict and ordered protesters to withdraw until next week to assess the situation following the declaration of a state of emergency.
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The pulses are designed to normalize the nerve messaging from the brain to the stomach to relieve symptoms of nausea and vomiting without side effects.
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But Zealand touted that fewer people taking the drug vomited than those in the placebo group.
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The runoff and high temperatures caused fish to suffocate, killing thousands of fish over a 20-mile stretch.
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Water deeply to promote a deep root growth, but avoid over watering, which can suffocate roots.
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The group sued to block the probe, alleging the agency was violating its First Amendment rights.
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Tierney got another look shortly thereafter that was blocked by Ounahi.
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With a range of 50 to 300 kilometers, the drones, all made in Ukraine, are designed to throttle the Russian army’s logistics – adding a new dimension of strikes to Ukraine’s strategy as the war grinds through its fifth year.
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The country's blockade has throttled traffic through the channel, driving up fuel prices and threatening the global economy.
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Some patients develop spasms of the vocal cords that obstruct the airway.
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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The Federal Aviation Administration published a Notice to Airmen ahead of time warning any pilots flying into the area that the military would be jamming GPS signals, so aviation safety expert Steve Arroyo said the medevac pilots should have been prepared to rely on other navigation systems.
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Ukraine is also advancing its electronic warfare and jamming capabilities to degrade the effectiveness of Russian drones.
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“Choke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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