sniffle

Example Sentences

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However, once the coronavirus began to spread, many wondered if presenteeism would wane as the public grew more fearful of those with a cough or sniffle — but that didn’t seem to last long.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2024

She said it began with a "sniffle and a little cough" and he died just a week later.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2023

“I got your card … ,” he said with a sniffle.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2023

It’s a sniffle, a tickle in the throat and a headache.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2022

“O—kay,” he said, making sure he paused in the middle of the word to sniffle again.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix