coughing

Example Sentences

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Those who find extensive damage to their roofs might be stuck between two options: filing an insurance claim, which could trigger a premium increase, or coughing up the cash for the necessary repairs or replacement.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

They will watch the death toll rapidly rise one afternoon and be the first to make reservations for socially distanced indoor dining the very same evening, coughing the whole time.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

In addition to eye, skin and breathing problems, MMA exposure can cause headaches, coughing and lethargy, according to the EPA.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Four to 10 days after the initial phase of the illness, another round of symptoms can develop, which include coughing, shortness of breath and possible tightness in the chest as the lungs fill with fluid.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Sue breathed in deep and quick, and immediately fell into another coughing fit.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz