malodorous
Example Sentences
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Now, the malodorous mess has led to legal squawking between the town and two of its residents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
The canal still carries sewage, mixed with rainwater, away from the city on a malodorous, 29-mile course.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2024
The malodorous perfume of rotting food has begun escaping from some rubbish bags and overflowing bins.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2023
Beside us, a semi-tractor roared to life, its poorly maintained engine temporarily blotting out the sun with a cloud of malodorous black smoke.
From New York Times ● Dec. 31, 2022
“I have been in the most malodorous surroundings imaginable and feel the need to be thoroughly scrubbed.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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"Rules of the Game" (from The Joy Luck Club) by Amy Tan
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