scented

Example Sentences

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The manner in which Mikel Arteta's side collapsed in losing a two-goal lead at doomed Wolverhampton Wanderers saw old uncertainties and past pain resurface as hunters Manchester City scented blood.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

There was nothing artificial about the atmosphere as every Macclesfield fan scented another shock in the cold night air.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Daniel Chiaberta zips through the crowds at the FAO Schwarz toy store in Midtown Manhattan, pointing out giant giraffe plush toys, luxury teddy bears and scented slime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Mascarpone frosting, lightly scented with cardamom and lemon, crowns the whole, airy yet substantial, a gentle counterpoint to the cake’s density.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

When she buys me a scented soap from Walgreens.

From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes