Example Sentences

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The loss to Vegas marked the third time the Kraken have coughed up a multi-goal third period lead — losing twice.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2024

For a conclusion borne out of chaos, it was an even more satisfying one than either order or purpose could have coughed up.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2023

Meanwhile, their opponents have coughed it up eight times, with Tennessee managing to grab six of those.

From Washington Times • Sep. 30, 2016

In perhaps the cruelest irony Virginia might have coughed up this week, the U.S.

From Slate • Sep. 1, 2015

“She would have coughed up the water anyway, sooner or later.”

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin