It cut off abruptly, and then a throat cleared itself.

A throat cleared behind him, and he suddenly realized he was not alone.

She lets the whispers continue for a time, then clears her throat.

She waited for a moment, then cleared her throat.

An ancient throat cleared in the doorway, grabbing their attention.

She took a tentative step inside, cleared her throat.

"He doesn't want to go back to you," said the Terzia as her throat cleared.

Then he quickly composed himself and cleared his throat.

Her throat cleared, and she was able to breathe again.

She glanced over the table at Kincaid, cleared her throat.