retching

Example Sentences

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Rufus Sewell, “The Diplomat” “It’s hard to look at Walter Goggins’ noseless ‘Fallout’ character, the Ghoul, without retching, but his compelling performance also makes it hard to turn away.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

One man was seen retching, while others phoned loved ones and walked away.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2024

Sixty Nigerian dwarf goats are taking turns crashing their horns against wooden stalls while unleashing a cacophony of bleats, groans, and retching wails that make it nearly impossible to hold a conversation.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 7, 2023

My husband and I had hoped for this pregnancy, but at that point, part of me thought a miscarriage would at least end the retching.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2023

She spent the rest of that day retching up green slime.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin