smelling

Example Sentences

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The show, smelling of flowers and money, also tried to show it has a sense of humour.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

In earlier work, Choe's lab studied pinene, a pleasant smelling chemical released by forest trees.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

At this point, the kitchen should be smelling fresher, the counters a little clearer, the dishes at least more manageable.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

To even the score, Weir’s novel describes ammonia-breathing Rocky as smelling like cat pee, an aside the script politely omits.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

She snuggles me close, smelling like baby powder and cocoa butter.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas