21.   He cleared his throat, for something to say.

22.   He cleared his throat to get our attention.

23.   Meer cleared his throat several times before he went on.

24.   Cross cleared his throat and spoke in low, polite tones.

25.   She cleared her throat as a way of reproaching us for having our elbows on the table.

26.   I cleared my throat.

27.   He cleared his throat again and laid the little bat carefully on the table.

28.   At last, when there was a brief pause, Woodruffe cleared his throat.

29.   When Jane went into the kitchen, Mary cleared her throat and looked at him seriously.

30.   The adjutant pushed open the door and cleared his throat.