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cough

[kawf, kof] / kɔf, kɒf /
NOUN
expelled air with sound
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The disease begins with a mild-to-moderate fever, then a cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

These findings provide new insight into age-related inflammation and help explain why something as simple as a cough can sometimes lead to hospitalization in older individuals.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Something similar happened in response to a whooping cough outbreak that started in 2011.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

And when it feels like a company is, as you put it, holding your stuff for ransom, you may feel even more inclined to cough up whatever amount they insist you pay.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

“My mother is ever so thankful for the remedy she gave us. My brother’s cough has all but gone now.”

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish