as in to stifle
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
choked back a sarcastic reply to an insulting question
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Ventura described Combs’ psychological and physical abuse as ultimately demolishing her sense of self, stifling her career, and leading her to contemplate suicide.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
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That could stifle advocacy, research, and direct services in reproductive health, refugee resettlement, environmental justice, or racial equity.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Orwell authored 1984, a bleak vision of the future where an authoritarian regime weaponizes language to suppress independent thought and rewrite history.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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However, consistent, long-term stress can wear down your immune system, exposing you to inflammation and suppressing your body's response to infections.2 UTIs occur when the urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, is infected.—
Brittany Dube,
Health,
13 May 2025
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To maximize fluoride’s effect, keep them in the mouth for 1-2 minutes before swallowing.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
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The tariffs are a tough pill to swallow for an industry that, in general, warmly embraced President Trump along the campaign trail.—
Colin Harper,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Taylor Frankie Paul's family isn't holding back their opinions on the trials and tribulations the reality star has been facing.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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The Setting Alexander Valley Cabernet, and a small number of cases were held back in the wine library after the auction to save for their 10th anniversary.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Choke (back).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke%20%28back%29. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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