sniffle
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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
People might initially shrug off a little sniffle or a tiny sore throat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2024
It’s a sniffle, a tickle in the throat and a headache.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2022
When attending holiday get-togethers, require everyone to obtain a rapid coronavirus test the day of the gathering and stay away from family members with even a hint of a sniffle.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 2, 2022
George’s stomach lurched when there was another sniffle and a snort, followed by the words, “Oh, Charlotte, I miss you so,” and snickers.
From "George" by Alex Gino
It made parents more wary of illness, so when children get sniffles, they want to keep them off.
From BBC ● May 5, 2025
To deliver sentiment, the film instead relies on a score that sniffles as though a racehorse is being taken out to get shot.
From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2024
And if you must leave the house and go anywhere there’s a crowd and have symptoms such as sniffles, “wear a mask,” Ovsepyan said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2024
Fall and winter bring higher circulation of sniffles, sneezes and coughs.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
She sniffles, chuckles, and snot comes out. “...like a Klingon?”
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
Alana Gee had tears in her eyes and sniffled as the verdict was read.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 22, 2022
Quinn could be seen visibly tearing up throughout Burrows’ speech, while the crowd sniffled at his visible emotion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2022
Subsequent jurors held back tears, or sniffled, their faces distraught.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 11, 2022
I’d never seen soprano Christine Goerke in such a state: Her voice cracked, her nose sniffled, her face turned bright red.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 13, 2022
“I didn’t! I swear! Well, not really. But—I was just so upset! I figured if my daddy...” she dropped her head and sniffled.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
For the 23-year-old Christmas can be a particularly difficult time as the sounds of other people, chewing, slurping and sniffling make her feel extremely uncomfortable.
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2025
Lying would be obvious if you’re not coughing, sniffling or sneezing, and insulting to the other person.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
According to CNN, Hicks was "audibly sniffling with tears," resulting in a brief interruption to proceedings and both she and the jury leaving the room.
From Salon ● May 3, 2024
Are we still paying off our pandemic-induced “immunity debt,” or is there another reason that it feels like we’re all sniffling and coughing and just feeling sick?
From Slate ● Jan. 28, 2024
She was still sniffling and her voice sounded scratchy.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
