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The phrase "I swallowed hard" is correct and commonly used in written English
You can use it to describe a physical or emotional reaction to something, specifically when one feels nervous, scared, or surprised. It can also be used to convey a sense of hesitancy or reluctance. Example 1: "I nervously approached the stage to give my presentation, and I could feel my heart racing. I swallowed hard as I began speaking, trying to control my nerves." Example 2: "His mother's words caught him off guard, and he swallowed hard as he tried to process the shocking news." Example 3: "She hesitated before making the decision and swallowed hard, knowing it would have significant consequences."
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I swallowed hard.
I swallowed hard and began to read.
My throat was thick, and I swallowed hard.
I swallowed hard; I wanted him to see the muscles move in my throat.
I swallowed hard before going into her exam room to summarize my findings.
I swallowed hard and pushed the fossil fuels up one notch.
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I swallow hard, and touch the leaves of the rubber plant.
Every time I watch a reporter attempt to get to the truth about something, only to be rebuffed with propagandist obfuscation, or a cutoff with that familiar phrase, "no questions," I swallow hard.
Although her recipe for "creamy macaroni and cheese" scares me, I'm intrigued by the fact she doesn't pre-cook the macaroni or make a white sauce, so I swallow hard and give it a whirl.
I stared at him in disbelief and swallowed hard against the lump forming in my throat.
After immersing myself in the expert thinking on both sides, I think that, forced to choose, I would swallow hard and take the risks of a nuclear Iran over the gamble of a pre-emptive war.
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