flatulence
Example Sentences
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“We’re still in our intellectual prime and have plenty to offer,” says one aged don, punctuating the statement with flatulence — adding insult to infirmity, so to speak.
From Los Angeles Times
Some people experience mild digestive symptoms such as flatulence or heartburn when they are taking aged garlic.
From Seattle Times
The action unfolds in the Harmonious Land of Harmonicania, where a heinous villain called the Stench has taken over the city with an outsize flatulence that has cleared out most of its inhabitants.
From Los Angeles Times
The wind emoji is sometimes used to symbolize flatulence.
From Fox News
It's known to battle flatulence and is often recommended in recipes that involve gassy foods such as lentils or beans.
From BBC
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