nose

Example Sentences

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Inside a clean, cavernous production hall, the workers rotate through different work stations, sometimes working near robots that handle delicate, high-precision tasks like fitting dozens of tiny steering thrusters into a missile’s nose.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Yet it took until three minutes from the end of the 90 here for them to get their nose in front and score the goal that ultimately won the title.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

That vibe crystallized in the first quarter, when products were already pressured by tariffs, and consumer sentiment has taken a nose dive since then.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

As with her title, Strout is often right on the nose, telling readers exactly what to think.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

I think of that optical illusion—an old lady with a crooked nose from one angle, a young one wearing a choker from another.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison