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

Would any one believe that a simple sternutation could produce such ravages on a quadrupedal organism?

From Madame Bovary A Tale of Provincial Life by Flaubert, Gustave