Her small cough of laughter took her completely by surprise.

He paused to release a small cough, as though the act of speaking at such length was becoming a strain.

Rachel gave a small cough, or groan, and opened her eyes.

Seeing Felix's shocked look, he gave a small, polite cough.

Then the man on the bed emitted a series of small coughs, turned his head, and extended an uncertain arm.

The girl gave a small cough, covering her mouth as if she'd been taught to.

He permitted himself a small cough before turning to Dax.

She did so by turning it into a small cough.

He tested his voice with a small cough and grinned.

Jeffrey was so caught up in the Secretary's notes that he failed to hear someone approach until a small cough from behind startled him.