spitting

Example Sentences

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Thrust into a position that was not his, Bradley had to endure the jeers of frenzied aficionados at the start of his professional career, along with spitting and tossed coins.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Tasting the coffee properly requires slurping it with gusto, hence the music to mask the sounds of dozens of people slurping and spitting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Aitch was discovered as a youngster by local entrepreneur Michael Adex, founder of the talent management company NQ, while spitting bars at a local open mic night.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

“Alex Pretti’s stock has gone way down with the just released video of him screaming and spitting in the face of a very calm and under control ICE Officer,” he wrote.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2026

Greg is still spitting, wiping his mouth in disgust.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen