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During the emergency call, a frightened and choked-up Mueller tells the 911 operator that she is calling to report “domestic abuse,” and alleges that Sheen threatened her with a knife.
Charlie Sheen “N-Word:” Charlie Sheen Racial Slur Apology 2009
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I believe my choked-up voice was heard on over 30 stations across the USA that night.
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An audibly choked-up Jackson responded with the story you see in the video below — it's a surreal tale that finds La Toya begging strangers for a ride to the hospital because her legs stopped working upon hearing about her brother's passing.
VIDEO: La Toya Jackson Gets Weepy Discussing Michael’s Death with Ellen 2011
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There are some really sweet moments, too, that I got choked-up on as an actor that you buy into the scene like our wedding was really sweet, all of us on the beach together...
On the Set Farewell to Chuck Part 3: Cast Tears and Favorite Moments 2012
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I believe my choked-up voice was heard on over 30 stations across the USA that night.
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A choked-up Gibbs thanked the president and told the assembled reporters, "You've become a greater extension of my family."
Robert Gibbs's last day in the White House Perry Bacon Jr. 2011
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"Dream a little bit," said choked-up co-owner Leonard Black, "and your dreams will come true."
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"I was filming Mouth's last scene, a broadcast with their TV show, and after I got a little choked-up," Norris says.
Tragedy, Transformation and Troubled Couples: What to Expect From One Tree Hill's Last Season 2012
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A choked-up Paul leaned into the microphone and said, "Happy Birthday, Ringo," his voice wavering.
Emily Singer: Ringo Starr And His All-Starr Band: The Greatest Concert I Will Ever Go To 2010
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A choked-up Paul leaned into the microphone and said, "Happy Birthday, Ringo," his voice wavering.
Emily Singer: Ringo Starr And His All-Starr Band: The Greatest Concert I Will Ever Go To 2010
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