Example Sentences

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Sir Hubert had water-filled her diving chambers, had nosed under vast cakes of ice.

From Time Magazine Archive

The TV cameras, which had nosed their way into the face of many a disgraced, disappointed athlete, kept a respectful distance.

From Time Magazine Archive

Although big Paul Derringer had pitched a magnificent game, the Yankees, with a magician at every position, had nosed out the Reds, 2-to-1.

From Time Magazine Archive

British warships led by the aircraft carriers Hermes and Invincible had nosed into position around the Falklands.

From Time Magazine Archive

By the time the three boats passed under the railroad bridge at mile three, Cornell had nosed out in front.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown