Example Sentences

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Wash your hands often before and after exercise; shorten or skip workouts if you feel unwell; avoid training partners who are sniffling or coughing; and rub a sanitizing wipe over gym equipment before use.

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2020

Their first conclusion was that athletes are lousy at identifying whether and why they are sniffling.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2018

Her two brothers also are sniffling inside their car packed to the roof with suitcases.

From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai

Some of the children are sniffling, but most are trying very hard to be quiet, to do what’s expected of them.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline