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

For some of us, Covid is just a sniffle - not even enough to make you go digging around in the bathroom cabinet to see if there is a lateral flow test hiding in there.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2023

“What could be a sniffle for them could end up putting your baby in the hospital.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 15, 2022

Seattle Pro Musica, on the other hand, requires masks and proof of vaccination for both rehearsals and concerts and is urging members to stay home if they have so much as a sniffle.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 9, 2022

I turn my head away and sniffle some more.

From "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor