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"choking back tears" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it when a person is trying to hold back their emotions and not cry, especially in moments of sadness or intense emotion. For example, "He said his goodbyes, choking back tears as he hugged his family for the last time."
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I'm choking back tears, here.
Ensign found herself choking back tears.
I gave up everything," she said, choking back tears.
Dr. Farmer listened to the young doctor, choking back tears.
"You," I whispered, choking back tears of happiness, "complete me".
Choking back tears, he said, This is unreal.
"I don't want to move," she said, choking back tears.
Mr. Paterson was certainly not choking back tears.
Chu takes her silver with dignity, choking back tears.
"I love the baby," he said, choking back tears.
"I've never really cramped before in a game, that much," Stevens said, choking back tears.
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