smelled
Example Sentences
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"It smelled like plastic burning. It stung my nose," Chanate recounts.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
“I really haven’t smelled it in its prime,” McGraw said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
He was trying to figure out whether to do back, because something about it smelled wrong to him.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
Heavy seaside fog settled above us, and the air smelled salty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
He felt her warm arms around him, heard her soothing voice, and smelled a hint of talcum powder.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
