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  • present participle of reek.

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Snake is a wonderfully pulpy, instantly iconic creation, an outcast adventurer reeking of sweat and post-Vietnam cynicism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025

Spurs now enter the final few weeks of the window reeking of desperation.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2025

If you’re not keen on slathering animal fat all over your face and reeking of beef, there are a few alternatives that promise similar results and smell much better.

From Salon ● Jan. 25, 2025

By Day 7, even with the backyard reeking like an industrial accident at a toothpaste factory, the tiny trio of terrorists was back in full force.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2024

Nailer sank like a stone through warm reeking liquid.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi




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