sniffle
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The movie has no time to mine the psychology underneath their clash, let alone summon a sniffle for the other pitiful characters who die during this escapade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
She said it began with a "sniffle and a little cough" and he died just a week later.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2023
"Pastina is the cure for any cold, sore throat or sniffle," Ali Abene Dahlhaus wrote on Facebook.
From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2023
It’s a sniffle, a tickle in the throat and a headache.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 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
Fall and winter bring higher circulation of sniffles, sneezes and coughs.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
As the only school nurse at this suburban Washington, D.C., elementary school, Bobbitt’s responsibilities extend beyond treating scraped knees and sniffles for the school’s 600 pupils.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2023
“I’m Ms. Rhodes,” the lady tells me through sobs and sniffles.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
She sniffled throughout the hearing, wiping at her eyes and her nose with her hand and a tissue.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
Alana Gee had tears in her eyes and sniffled as the verdict was read.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 22, 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
Fifi sniffled as she patted her half into a small clay ball.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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
“I don’t really know where you go from here,” Cain said, sniffling.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2025
José stared at the ground, sniffling, pulling up his shirt to wipe away tears.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2025
“You have no idea,” she said, now sniffling.
From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds
