nostrils
Example Sentences
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The species also had a snout that extended farther beyond its nostrils than those of other crocodiles living at the time.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 13, 2026
Pasadena Humane veterinarians placed a stent in one of Peanut’s nostrils to keep the skin from closing over as the wound healed, according to Holeman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
"Swollen face, a fever, lameness, drooling and crusting of the nostrils - if you do come across any of those clinical signs ring the department immediately and we will investigate."
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2025
Chesson, as trained, inhaled a lungful of air through her nostrils in a single deep breath.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2025
The dragon turned aside its head and snorted, and a little fireball launched itself from his nostrils.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
