nose in
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Also, nose into.
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Advance cautiously, front end first, as in We nosed the boat into her berth , or The car nosed in very slowly . [Mid-1900s]
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Pry, snoop, as in He was nosing into our finances again . [First half of 1900s] Also see nose about ; poke one's nose into .
Example Sentences
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A whiff of lemongrass and wet soil tickle the nose in Palli Fleischer Lyberth's vertical farm in Sisimiut, the second-largest town in the Danish autonomous territory.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
Erectile-dysfunction and weight-loss drugs may be its camel’s nose in the massive healthcare tent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026
However, Lim got his nose in front after a scrappy third set as De Graaf wilted while the experienced 'Singapore Slinger' held his nerve in a tense fourth, sealing victory with an average of 86.52.
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025
But with braces on her teeth and a nose in need of rhinoplasty, getting Prince Julian to notice her at the Ball, where he will choose his bride, is going to be difficult.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025
When I took my teacup/glass to the kitchen, Babou had his nose in the cupboard.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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