sternutation
Example Sentences
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But more sophisticated observers had already recognised that this was not a sternutation, but the dab, a dance craze that has long since slipped its faddish origins to become a dance staple.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 4, 2017
He has a good online following, eager to hear about his latest sternutation, and says he will continue for the rest of his life.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2014
His sneeze count, currently just over 4,000, has a healthy online following as people log in to read about his latest sternutation.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2014
"Was that an echo?" said the Baronet, astonished at the sternutation which resounded from above; "or"—drawing close to the adept, "can it be the spirit you talked of, ridiculing our attempt upon his hidden treasures?"
From The Antiquary — Volume 01 by Sir Walter Scott
During the season of gathering pepper, the persons employed are subject to various incommodities, the chief of which is violent and long-continued sternutation, or sneezing.
From Little Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor Volume I by Thomas L. Masson
