rancid

Example Sentences

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As Nolso opens the door, a rancid odour escaped.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Despite his rancid politics, Wagner was a true genius who remains popular nearly 150 years after his death.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2025

The goat was "nasty and mean", smelled "disgusting, musky, rancid", and would chase her young children, knocking them down.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2024

Nicolaus, a longtime Bay Area resident, was stunned by the bottleneck of truck traffic, the expansive field of rancid garbage and the multitude of pests it attracted.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024

Valley stuffed rancid jelly bean fish from the Uncle’s basement in Seven’s pockets, in the hood of her cloak—she even put one in her shoe.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega