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Present participle for to push air from the lungs in a quick, noisy explosion
“I gasped for breath, trying to cough the water out of my throat.”
Present participle for to make a sound like a cough
“A restart was made, but the power wouldn't advance beyond idle, and the engine began to cough and sputter again.”
Present participle for to confess or tell the truth about something
“Once he realized we knew, he was ready to cough fast enough.”
Present participle for to have or cause to have difficulty in breathing
Present participle for to spray droplets of saliva from the mouth, especially while speaking
Present participle for to admit that one has committed a crime or wrongdoing
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