sniff
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Just one in the eighth for GB gave Canada the sniff of an opportunity and that snatched it ruthlessly, capitalising on some slack stones in the ninth to lead 8-6 going into the last.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
Danoff’s long success was due in part to his ability to sniff out large growth companies early and ride them for years of gains.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
Funny is when kids inspect their parent’s refrigerator, check expiration dates on yogurt and sniff sponges before tossing them in the garbage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025
They were frustrated by Forest and bullied by centre-backs Nikola Milenkovic and Murillo to the extent Erling Haaland barely had a sniff.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025
“No competition here,” Melissa said with a sniff as she walked onstage.
From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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