threw up
Example Sentences
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And yet: Once I read through those papers and learned what I learned, I set them down, walked into the bathroom, and threw up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Other patients were good fits for the breakthrough immunotherapy, but still struggled to access it, because their insurers threw up roadblocks or demanded high out-of-pocket payments.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
As the U.S. stock market registered more record highs this week, it threw up a seldom-seen technical and sentiment signal that may cause bulls to pause for reflection.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
When the following batter, Kim, grounded to second base, Rushing threw up his hands and slid away from the base to try and prevent shortstop Willy Adames from completing the double play.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
They coughed and complained about the bitter taste before they ran one by one into the restroom and threw up the nastiness in their stomachs.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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