cough
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
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He coughed and held his arm up to his face, trying not to inhale the smoke.
From Literature
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Aside from the telltale rash, measles symptoms can include high fever, cough and red, watery eyes.
From Los Angeles Times
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