spurted
Example Sentences
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Thus, the Huns were spurted to shift from herders to raiders.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2022
Liam Boyce missed the best of their opportunities, the striker leaped up at the back post and headed down into the ground with the goal gaping, but the ball spurted over the bar.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2022
A Swede spurted far in front, but with slow, painful motions like someone running in a dream, Bob kept on around the track.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 2020
The nozzle contained a barrel with phosphorus matches that ignited the liquid as it spurted out.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 18, 2020
They spurted hundreds of scattered bullets before dark balls rolled out from underneath, as if the planes were laying large eggs.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
