scent
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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
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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
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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
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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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