sternutation

Example Sentences

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But more sophisticated observers had already recognised that this was not a sternutation, but the dab, a dance craze that has long since slipped its faddish origins to become a dance staple.

From The Guardian • Jan. 4, 2017

He has a good online following, eager to hear about his latest sternutation, and says he will continue for the rest of his life.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2014

His sneeze count, currently just over 4,000, has a healthy online following as people log in to read about his latest sternutation.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2014

"Was that an echo?" said the Baronet, astonished at the sternutation which resounded from above; "or"—drawing close to the adept, "can it be the spirit you talked of, ridiculing our attempt upon his hidden treasures?"

From The Antiquary — Volume 01 by Scott, Walter, Sir

At the first sternutation the rats jumped up and looked about them, evidently considerably alarmed.

From Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures by Groome, William H. C.