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odor

[oh-der] / ˈoʊ dər /


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Around 2024, their mass torts business began booming, starting with the landfill lawsuits, in which the firm accused the operators of recklessly allowing nauseating odors.

From Los Angeles Times

County Fire Department confirmed Saturday the leak posed no immediate threat to the city, adding that the odor from the gas was not harmful.

From Los Angeles Times

Fume events are typically characterized by a “dirty sock” odor, at least in cases where engine oil leaks into the air supply.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was only after he had taken a job flying for JetBlue in 2005 that he first encountered the dirty socks odor.

From The Wall Street Journal

The odor is strong, but it smells like it’ll do the job.

From Literature