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

Sheriff’s deputies credit two K-9s with saving a life after sniffing out a missing woman who had fallen 200 feet down a steep ravine in the San Bernardino Mountains, officials say.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

By sniffing beans and slurping coffee, these elite graders help keep the commodities market running: Their ratings help set U.S. futures-market prices for arabica.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Tonight it almost felt like he was on the shoulder of his defender all the time, sniffing for chances, and he got two great opportunities where he should have done better.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

The man walked with a limp, and slowly made his way down to the crate, where his dog was sniffing around.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown