sniffer

Example Sentences

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But when US rescue workers and Spanish sniffer dogs found traces of life, his hopes for his two trapped brothers were rekindled.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

As the sun was about to set, 25 Mexican soldiers with sniffer dogs showed up, one of many foreign crews rushing in to help Venezuela cope.

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

Even though the chief sniffer, The Dog is no longer here, bitter melons still appear like clockwork reminding me that home, and my own, isn’t, aren’t too far away.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

In the two weeks since Guthrie's disappearance, the FBI and Pima County sheriff's officers have conducted a massive search operation involving helicopters, sniffer dogs, hundreds of officers, and thousands of tips called in.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

“So, you’re a book sniffer, is that what you’re telling me?”

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez