gargle

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Recent Examples of gargle Saltwater gargles are used to improve oral health and treat various oral health conditions. Edmund Khoo, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024 Preparedness Items to keep on hand: Salt to create a saltwater gargle for a sore throat (1 teaspoon per cup of warm water). Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 Oct. 2023 Gargle 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 Are there any dangers of using Betadine as a gargle or nasal spray? Ashley Abramson, Health.com, 17 Sep. 2021 See All Example Sentences for gargle
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Noun
  • The mangrove forests resounded with birdsong: the high trill of swallows and the guttural croak of snail kites.
    Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
  • His gravelly croak sounds melodic but grave.
    Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That frenetic screech of packing tape echoing in your emptying home may send your blood pressure soaring.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
  • So rang the delighted screech of a young Manchester United fan outside the Progress with Unity Stadium, an hour before United’s Women’s Champions League debut against Valarenga on Wednesday night.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025

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