spurted

Example Sentences

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Eyewitnesses described the tanker "swinging around like a compass" as waves crashed over the abandoned ship and black plumes of oil spurted out into the sea.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Treasury yields have spurted higher as they catch up with the main interest rate controlled by the Federal Reserve, which is at its highest level since 2001.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2023

Thus, the Huns were spurted to shift from herders to raiders.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2022

The nozzle contained a barrel with phosphorus matches that ignited the liquid as it spurted out.

From Washington Post • Feb. 18, 2020

Her hands tightened and twisted on the container, and milk spurted out onto her lap.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte