smell
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She said the smoke was so invasive that she could smell it when she slept.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
The smell of sweet milk hung in the air, mixed with the earthy musk of manure.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
"The smell of smoke has reached most of the city, and we encourage everyone to limit exposure as much as possible," the Los Angeles Fire Department said in a Facebook post.
From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026
They might smell wonderful and taste delicious, but they are literally deadly.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026
I can hear laughter and smell smoking meat.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing smell
Smell Words
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Vocabulary from Readings 1, Unit 4
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