Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chocking
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The front half of the lap has braking zones.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
29 May 2026 -
The information revealed that the accelerator was pressed to the floor with no signs of braking in the five seconds before the crash.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Some advocates and politicians say Sampson’s debate style is obstructive, a stalling tactic that prevents important bills from being passed.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
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Kompany’s full-back options must also be expanded, with Alphonso Davies struggling for form in 2025-26, Konrad Laimer stalling over a contract extension, and Hiroki Ito’s future at the club uncertain.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The sun’s connection to Saturn shows that sticking it out was the right call.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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That's not to say fundamental investors should be ostriches, sticking their heads in the ground and avoiding the big picture and market trends.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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The court had ruled in favor of the attorneys’ clients, halting the deportation of three family members from India, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, and the disciplinary ruling did not alter that November decision.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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However, the discomfort returned shortly after, halting his progress.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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This is a vivid example of lawmakers inadvertently potentially cutting off one’s nose to spite one’s face.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Curtis recommends cutting off any browning leaves at the base with a sharp, clean pair of secateurs.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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Goldman later cited a Manhattan federal district judge's late May ruling preventing ICE from arresting people attending immigration court during routine, mandatory check-ins.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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But the most arresting moments on Almost Waking come when Fratti opens her mouth.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
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Movie theaters across the nation were jamming with Gen Z crowds, who showed up en masse for not one but two buzzy horror films.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
31 May 2026
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Acknowledging the growing threat of Ukraine’s deep strikes, Russian lawmakers this week approved a bill that says the country’s banks should bear the cost of installing drone-jamming systems on their premises, rather than rely on the military.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Rubio said Iran has not made any concessions on its nuclear program that satisfy Washington and added that sanctions relief will hinge on Iran giving up its enriched uranium and dismantling its nuclear program.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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While Palantir has said it is committed to privacy and civil liberties, critics contend that the company is dismantling those protections.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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“Chocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chocking. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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