cough lightly

Frequency: 5.52.8 per million words

to cough gently and quietly

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Examples (10)

  • She coughed lightly to get his attention.
  • The professor coughed lightly before beginning his lecture.
  • He coughed lightly into his handkerchief during the meeting.
  • The child coughed lightly and asked for water.
  • She coughed lightly to clear her throat before speaking.
  • The elderly man coughed lightly as he walked past.
  • I coughed lightly to announce my arrival at the office.
  • The guest coughed lightly and politely excused herself.
  • He coughed lightly behind his hand during the quiet ceremony.
  • The librarian coughed lightly to remind students to be quiet.