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Recent Examples of gargleGargle with salt water: A salty gargle has been shown to significantly reduce the pain and inflammation of a sore throat.—Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2023 To make an effective saltwater gargle, Mayo Clinic experts recommend dissolving 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of salt in an 8oz glass of warm water.—Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 1 Aug. 2022 Are there any dangers of using Betadine as a gargle or nasal spray?—Ashley Abramson, Health.com, 17 Sep. 2021 Betadine also has an antiseptic throat gargle made with 0.5% povidone iodine, but it's only meant to treat and relieve symptoms of a sore throat.—Ashley Abramson, Health.com, 17 Sep. 2021 See All Example Sentences for gargle
Below the ocean’s surface, there’s a vibrant ensemble of sounds — a chorus of vibrations, croaks, pops and crackles that come together to form the soundtrack of a healthy coral reef.
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Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Frogs’ croaks and ribbits often echo through the night when the nocturnal species of these amphibians are most active.
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Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
But their magnum opus was 1978’s Dub Housing, where Thomas shows off his collection of animal noises, grunts, yelps, and screeches, up to his neck in industrial synth-and-guitar factory noise.
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Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
His grandson toddled over, climbed into his lap, accepted a kiss with a screech of delight, and scooted off again.
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