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Example Sentences

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If you are gargling at the same time that you are hiccupping, you might aspirate water.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

Or a friend might send me another sweet video of her newborn hiccupping.

From Washington Post • Dec. 30, 2021

“I still write too many of her patented hiccupping, chicken-bone sentences,” said the L.A.-based writer and founder of Boyle Heights’ Libros Schmibros.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2021

Lincoln was hiccupping a lot in the third trimester.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2021

“You’d best leave this mule alone, Flora,” I scolded, raising my voice to be heard over Lucky Pete’s piteous braying and hiccupping.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan