smelling salts
Example Sentences
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It's the stuff of smelling salts and stretchers.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
These days, the Federal Aviation Administration requires that U.S. airlines carry smelling salts onboard in case a pilot needs to be awakened after fainting.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026
George Kittle, the 49ers All-Pro tight end, jumped on an NFL Network broadcast to proclaim that smelling salts were crucial to his performance.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026
During half-time of the first British and Irish Lions' Test against Australia last month, Lions flanker Tadhg Beirne was shown inhaling smelling salts as the rest of the team huddled up.
From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025
He carried smelling salts in his pocket for such occasions.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
