Example Sentences

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In effect, the scientists believe the mice were retching, or dry heaving.

From New York Times • Nov. 1, 2022

Mrs. Levy sounded as if she were retching.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

Men who had swallowed oil were retching and vomiting.

From Blood Brothers A Medic's Sketch Book by Rohlfing, Sam