spittle
Example Sentences
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Kirsh can’t resist taunting his foe through milky spittle, reminding Morrow that John Henry died of exhaustion.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2025
Measles, which can be prevented by vaccination, is an airborne disease spread by the coughs, sneezes and spittle of those infected.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 3, 2023
At jazz band practice, the teacher, Eva Aneshansley, mindful of spittle, slides a trash can beside a trumpeter.
From New York Times ● Oct. 6, 2022
The spittle of a sneezing, sniffling guy somehow went through his mask and landed on my forehead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2022
He felt hot spittle splashing against his face.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
