Example Sentences

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Facing Djokovic in the semifinals of the Australian Open, Sinner coughed up a lead of two sets to one and lost in a 4-hour slog.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

In his opening remarks Friday night, Giuliani coughed and said, “My voice is a little under the weather, so I won’t be able to speak as loudly as I usually do.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

I felt a stab of pain whenever I coughed or sneezed.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Scotland coughed up chances, then scored one, then conceded another.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

She coughed hard and blew her nose and spit out mouthfuls.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis