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cough

[kawf, kof] / kɔf, kɒf /
NOUN
expelled air with sound
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Example Sentences

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To secure membership, nations are expected to cough up $1 billion in dues.

From Salon

One said that even their dog had started to cough.

From BBC

I do find a cough drop, so I grab that just in case.

From Literature

He coughed and held his arm up to his face, trying not to inhale the smoke.

From Literature

Aside from the telltale rash, measles symptoms can include high fever, cough and red, watery eyes.

From Los Angeles Times