spitting

Example Sentences

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A singer and guitarist who had stood within spitting distance of Mick Jagger at the Rolling Stones show, Brioso said his own band broke up when most of its members emigrated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Mary dances; Sam confesses she hasn’t listened to her music in years, practically spitting venom at her former friend.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Tasting the coffee properly requires slurping it with gusto, hence the music to mask the sounds of dozens of people slurping and spitting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Aitch was discovered as a youngster by local entrepreneur Michael Adex, founder of the talent management company NQ, while spitting bars at a local open mic night.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Anya pushed herself up, breath heaving and still spitting out bits of dirt.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack