nostrils
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At one moment the orbiter looks alive — with its black, doglike cone nose and deep nostrils.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
The species also had a snout that extended farther beyond its nostrils than those of other crocodiles living at the time.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 13, 2026
Pasadena Humane veterinarians placed a stent in one of Peanut’s nostrils to keep the skin from closing over as the wound healed, according to Holeman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
Chesson, as trained, inhaled a lungful of air through her nostrils in a single deep breath.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2025
Mrs. Kluck’s nostrils flare and her eyes bug out, prompting Principal Harrison to add, “This is a serious matter. At Poplar Springs Middle, we treat our equipment with respect.”
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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