nostrils

Example Sentences

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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

Celtic had the scent of a treble in their nostrils and Brendan Rodgers had the air of invincibility in his demeanour.

From BBC • May 24, 2025

He’s a charming voice actor, and she pronounces every word through her nostrils, so they balance each other out better than any other couple on the show.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2025

I have cotton balls in my nostrils, an ice pack on my eye, and Neosporin on the cut on my nose.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell