cough

Example Sentences

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Scotland had shown vulnerabilities only in the autumn, coughing up a 21-point lead against Argentina.

From BBC

Measles is a highly contagious disease which is spread by coughs and sneezes or by touching things that someone with measles has coughed or sneezed on.

From BBC

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