Example Sentences

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He had scented a chance from 60 yards, and he just could not resist the aroma.

From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2021

I knew that Little Ann had scented the coon in the air, the same as she had the ghost coon.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls

I knew she had scented something in the breeze.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls

I could tell by Rowdy’s actions that he had scented something, but was having trouble locating it.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

Jhiqui had scented the water with the oils she had found in the market in Vaes Dothrak; the steam rose moist and fragrant.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin