Example Sentences

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He spent a full minute sniffing my legs and shoes, after coming up to Viana to be petted.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

The skepticism of the AI-chip trade is striking, but the trading on Thursday may indicate that investors are sniffing out a recovery in Android phone sales on the horizon.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

By sniffing beans and slurping coffee, these elite graders help keep the commodities market running: Their ratings help set U.S. futures-market prices for arabica.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Halliday: I see Agnes and Daisy as being two cats in a room sniffing each other out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

I wanna go back to bed, but Cocoa takes her sweet time, sniffing out a place to pee.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas