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scent

[sent] / sɛnt /




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KYIV, Ukraine—The scent from flower stalls mixes with the charred smell of a bombed-out mall.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

"Water voles have got scent glands on their feet and they will stamp down on the poo and they'll flatten it around and that is them scent marking their territory."

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

Pedestrians crossing the bridge pass through a fabricated interior, a cavern-like space printed in 3D realism and enhanced with a specially designed scent to evoke the dank, earthy aroma of humankind’s early habitations.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 2026

Terpenes are natural compounds responsible for the scent and flavor of many plants.

From Science Daily Jun. 20, 2026

The strong scent of raw lumber wafted from the flooring and the dark-stained panels that covered the lower half of the walls.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Nadira Goffe argues that watching the film in 4DX—which features, among other things, scents, moving chairs, and sprays of water—is the superior way to experience the epic adventure.

From Slate Jul. 28, 2026

Growing up in southwest France, where her father made wine and her mother operated a bed-and-breakfast, Ms. de Ferrier enjoyed how the fragrance of the château’s garden swirled with the scents wafting from the kitchen.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

Despite being marketed as an eau de parfum for men, the fragrance’s notes leaned more toward typically unisex scents.

From Salon May 27, 2026

At her picnic-like gatherings, attendees show up with blankets, snacks and scents to swap or discuss.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

You always knew the menagerie was nearby because the smell turned from swampy to wood shavings, wet fur, and assorted musty scents.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

They reminisce about the brown bread: those sweet, dark little wheat loaves scented with honey, molasses, cocoa powder and espresso.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

Seventeen runs from a maiden century, he scented six of them when Nathan Gilchrist dropped short, but his pull found only the hands of Dan Mousley at deep square leg.

From BBC Apr. 3, 2026

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

The Columbus, Ohio-based retailer of body products and scented candles last week slashed its forecast as it reported a drop in quarterly sales and earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 25, 2025

Craig Salt’d scented my sarcasm but couldn’t act on it.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

The Japanese accomplish subtle scenting with nioi-bukuro, breathable sachets.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 14, 2026

The moves in the long-term government bonds are a warning sign of bond sharks scenting some blood in the water.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2025

Signs that your feline friend is bonded to you include scenting by rubbing their head on you, showing their belly, blinking and letting you get close.

From Scientific American Dec. 21, 2022

In the summer, the hardliners struck, scenting weakness in a man now abandoned by many liberal allies.

From Reuters Aug. 30, 2022

The nose of Dragonwings suddenly tilted up like some bird scenting the wind that would carry it home.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep




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