coughing

Example Sentences

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In the months ahead he would describe intermittent coughing fits and panic attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

It can spread through coughing and sneezing, and remain infectious in the air up to two hours after an infected person has left a room.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

First reserve Pied Piper will take the place of the 2025 winner, who was taken out of the race having been reported to be coughing.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Otherwise, he said “we’d be playing with fire if we didn’t comply. We’d feel pretty bad if a boy keeled over. I can hear them coughing and hacking.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Kelvin’s coughing so hard, tears stream from his eyes.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes