spittle

Example Sentences

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Kirsh can’t resist taunting his foe through milky spittle, reminding Morrow that John Henry died of exhaustion.

From Salon • Sep. 24, 2025

Measles, which can be prevented by vaccination, is an airborne disease spread by the coughs, sneezes and spittle of those infected.

From Washington Times • Jun. 3, 2023

At jazz band practice, the teacher, Eva Aneshansley, mindful of spittle, slides a trash can beside a trumpeter.

From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2022

One time, the spittle of a sneezing, sniffling guy somehow went through his mask and landed on my forehead.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2022

I’d sit in fear, knowing that any minute she would start spraying, and there would be the risk of her spittle landing on my cheek.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English