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

“The head got banged up a little bit,” Muncy said after the game, a cut on the brim of his nose still visible.

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

One less common symptom of Ebola - which can occur later - is bleeding, including from the nose, gums and vagina, and blood in vomit and faeces.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The afternoon sun sparked off the square specs riding down his nose.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck