coughing
Example Sentences
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University students are particularly at risk because they mix with lots of new people, and the bacteria that causes meningitis is spread in similar ways to the common cold through sneezing and coughing.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
But even after the studio won a bidding war for the story, it balked at coughing up the money for a movie worthy of Madonna’s legacy.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
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
The virus can spread through coughing and sneezing — hanging in the air and living on surfaces for hours after an infected person has left a room.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Karli was breathless now, stumbling ever more often, wheezing and coughing almost constantly.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
