coughing

Example Sentences

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Coughing and spitting on the floor, Kolya clambered to his feet with difficulty.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

Coughing, he tried to leave the aircraft but collapsed at the exit and fell into the jetway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 14, 2025

Coughing and spluttering his way through a parliamentary health committee meeting, a clearly irritated Dr Svoboda questioned why he had to be there in the first place.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2024

Coughing is an important reflex that protects the airway from dangers like noxious fumes, water, or bits of mis-swallowed food, says pulmonologist and researcher Lorcan McGarvey of Queen's University Belfast.

From National Geographic • Jan. 25, 2024

“Now, Mother, I haven’t troubled Constance with any of that nonsense. There’s nothing to tell, really. Itchy rash. Coughing fits. A stiff brandy and a headache lozenge, and I’m good as new.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood