nose

Example Sentences

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This organism can cause a rare but extremely deadly brain infection when contaminated water enters the nose, often during swimming or other recreational water activities.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

After crumpling to the ice, McNabb immediately climbed to his feet, skated off the playing area and headed down the tunnel while holding a hand over his nose and mouth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The war in Iran has left airlines scrambling to find their next barrel of oil, paying through the nose to ensure they keep flying.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

In other words, clients will manage their own portfolios rather than pay through the nose for fees.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Celia’s nose twitched—a sign she was going to say something I didn’t like.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff