Example Sentences

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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

Anthropic’s Claude sniffed out a bevy of bugs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Some in the pit lane sniffed a conspiracy here.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

Both batters brought up their half-centuries but their dismissals reopened the door for Bangladesh, who sniffed an upset.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

Alexander looked down at the floor and sniffed.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood