Example Sentences

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Companies from Shell to Suzuki have been nosing around for leases, concessions, office space and factories.

From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2012

Till now, thank goodness, they have been nosing about in other towns.

From The Inspector-General by Seltzer, Thomas

My young men have been nosing around in the Trans-Western affair, and several things have developed.

From The Grafters by Lynde, Francis

"I have been nosing around some, and I happen to know that the prosecutor and coroner haven't a bit more evidence than they had at first when they held Mr. Bartlett."

From The Golf Course Mystery by Steele, Chester K.