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Those who find extensive damage to their roofs might be stuck between two options: filing an insurance claim, which could trigger a premium increase, or coughing up the cash for the necessary repairs or replacement.

From MarketWatch Jun. 26, 2026

Symptoms can appear within seconds, and include swelling of the throat, wheezing, coughing and difficulty breathing.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

They will watch the death toll rapidly rise one afternoon and be the first to make reservations for socially distanced indoor dining the very same evening, coughing the whole time.

From Salon Jun. 13, 2026

In addition to eye, skin and breathing problems, MMA exposure can cause headaches, coughing and lethargy, according to the EPA.

From The Wall Street Journal May 24, 2026

Moshom brought the truck to a stop beside one of the sedans, an old Buick idling, coughing as though it had caught a cold.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith



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