nose

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In the wake of the club's colossal, and borderline negligent, error in appointing Wilfried Nancy, ignoring a proven winner who's under your nose is the risk-averse play, the path of least resistance.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

This organism can cause a rare but extremely deadly brain infection when contaminated water enters the nose, often during swimming or other recreational water activities.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

After crumpling to the ice, McNabb immediately climbed to his feet, skated off the playing area and headed down the tunnel while holding a hand over his nose and mouth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

In other words, clients will manage their own portfolios rather than pay through the nose for fees.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

I tied the edge of my shawl over my nose and mouth and began to dig with a small shelf of rock.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff