spittle

Example Sentences

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Kirsh can’t resist taunting his foe through milky spittle, reminding Morrow that John Henry died of exhaustion.

From Salon • Sep. 24, 2025

I learned how to inject different kinds of medication into Paul’s stomach tube and use a type of dentistry device to suction the spittle accumulating in his mouth.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2025

Compared with Pacino’s outraged and outrageous Cohn, spraying a vulgarian’s spittle across Nichols’ magisterial “Angels,” Strong’s performance is a model of white-knuckle control, swaggering when Cohn exerts his power, wilting when he can’t.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2024

Measles, which can be prevented by vaccination, is an airborne disease spread by the coughs, sneezes and spittle of those infected.

From Washington Times • Jun. 3, 2023

A globule of spittle hit the back of the man's head and fell behind his ear.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan