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get a whiff



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Visitors to Oroboro and other elegant stores in New York can get a whiff of incense burning as they browse the racks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

When such a specimen appears ready, it triggers bloom watches and people line up around the block to get a whiff.

From Salon • May 27, 2025

Have you ever met someone where they don’t know who you are, but then they get a whiff, and suddenly open up?

From New York Times • Nov. 1, 2022

You knew deep down Scully bled blue, but fans would never get a whiff of his fandom on the broadcast.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2022

Just then, I get a whiff of something horrible.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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