spray

Example Sentences

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All officials could do was spray cool water on the tank, hoping that by cooling it down, tragedy could be avoided.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Researchers at Texas A&M University say they may have found a way to do just that using a simple nasal spray designed to reduce inflammation in the brain.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

The substance is believed to have been an irritant spray, identified by authorities as likely containing capsaicin - which is found in chilli peppers.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“I don’t think it’s about the wine pairings” and knowing how much cologne to spray, said Anirudh Pai, 27, a founder turned investor who attended the class.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Of the color green, of gray whales and the spray of the sea, of sweet mango tea and all the books in the library.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy