She wanted to say something, but her throat wouldn't work.

His throat worked as if he was trying to speak.

Brett's throat worked; Caroline was not certain that she had heard the question.

For a moment her throat worked, but no sound came out.

He tried to speak but his throat only worked silently.

There was a sound of surprise, then the mouth snapped shut and the throat worked.

He tried to cry out but his mouth and throat wouldn't work.

Trickery, she thought, but her throat would still not work.

His throat worked, but he didn't move to rise from his seat.

His throat worked as he sat and stared at the desk between them.