burp

Example Sentences

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Chief emission culprits are livestock farming, particularly cattle, which release planet-warming methane when they burp.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

It’s a problem that because of his net worth and lack of filter, he can get in a momentary snit, burp out an angry post, and send Washington scurrying.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2025

Livestock account for 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with the largest portion coming from methane that cattle release when they burp.

From Science Daily • Dec. 2, 2024

R-CPD, also known as "no burp syndrome", occurs when the cricopharyngeal muscle in the throat is unbale to relax to allow gas to pass upwards.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2023

It was a cross between a burp and the squeak from a squeeze toy.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein