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Walter Heckem, 63, moved into the residence a few years ago and says the free dinners, especially pasta and beef dishes, remind him of the smells that wafted through his childhood home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

At the impact site, a fresh evergreen scent wafted through the air from cypress trees whose branches were blown off in the strike.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

Both titles seemed apt on the day I arrived, and, as fog wafted over a nearby summit, I visited Art Street, a park with theaters, music festivals, restaurants and cafes.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2025

"It was a long old day, but exciting. And Cilla sort of wafted around a bit," said Sue.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

The door swung shut behind her, and a puff of warm, delicious air wafted against Anya’s face.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack