Example Sentences
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The male bear—later identified as a known burglar named Judy—moseyed into a bathroom, put its paws on the counter and sniffed a tube of toothpaste before leaving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
They haven’t sniffed the playoffs since while undergoing seemingly constant leadership changes that have allowed their culture to slowly rot.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
Yes, they missed out on the league title but they have still won two cups this season, which is not to be sniffed at.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
“I don’t think that an artist should bother about his audience,” Vladimir Nabokov sniffed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
The little creature sniffed her, then pulled a piece of paper from her pouch.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
