sniffing

Example Sentences

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He spent a full minute sniffing my legs and shoes, after coming up to Viana to be petted.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Also, value investors who previously stayed away from the sector are sniffing around.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Halliday: I see Agnes and Daisy as being two cats in a room sniffing each other out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“Admissions officers are professionals at sniffing that out,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Alexander inhaled deeply to demonstrate his sniffing powers, but the paprika made him sneeze.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood