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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Expectorate' in a Sentence

"To expel matter, such as phlegm, from the throat or lungs by coughing or hawking and spitting." more

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In the quiet library, a person is expectorating discreetly, causing some disapproval.
It is considered impolite to expectorate loudly during a library session.
The librarian had to confront a patron who consistently disregarded the library rules and would expectorate near the bookshelves.
In the quiet library, the diligent student will have been expectorating while engrossed in research.

Expectorate

ik-spek-tuh-reyt
verbTo expel matter, such as phlegm, from the throat or lungs by coughing or hawking and spitting.
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Last Updated On: May 10, 2024
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