spitting
Example Sentences
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Thrust into a position that was not his, Bradley had to endure the jeers of frenzied aficionados at the start of his professional career, along with spitting and tossed coins.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index is having its longest winning streak in five years and the broader S&P 500 is within spitting distance of an all-time high.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
Thomson described how her mother refused to drink, despite desperate efforts from her family to hydrate her with a syringe, and was spitting out her saliva every five to 10 seconds until she died.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
If nothing sticks, the Dodgers are also not shy about spitting out the pitcher and designating him for assignment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
The words were like spitting out stones, heavy and choking.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
