His voice sounded hoarse, and he coughed gently behind his hand to clear it.

She took a last swallow and coughed gently to make sure her throat was clear.

He coughed gently into his hand, as if embarrassed.

Hubert coughed gently, then inhaled and removed his top hat.

I coughed gently to let him know I was there.

He coughed gently to announce his return to consciousness, and asked the pilot what they were.

The chauffeur coughed gently and slowed the car down.

Jamie coughed gently and excused himself, leading me away from the fire.

Kirk, at the controls, coughed gently to cover his embarrassment for her.

He also tapped the portfolio and coughed gently and smiled.