Example Sentences

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Lying on his side on a dark summer night earlier this year, Sir David Attenborough is watching a hedgehog snuffling around an urban garden.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Kaunda, though, appeared unfazed by the unexpected intrusion of his personal space and continued to deliver his on-camera report, only finally bursting into laughter when the elephant’s leathery appendage started snuffling his face.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2022

I’m far removed from Pleistocene Siberia, but I thought I wasn’t a dog person until I was introduced to a snuffling puppy who needed some food and a warm place to sleep.

From Slate • Feb. 17, 2021

The hot snuffling of the Dobermans closing in fast.

From Golf Digest • Apr. 9, 2020

And right now, the big bear had his nose buried in the seat compartment, snuffling around for food.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz