smelling

Example Sentences

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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

"Manchester City are smelling blood," former Manchester United defender Gary Neville said on Sky Sports.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 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

To see it in person was just as shocking on my system as a whiff of smelling salts.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros