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Example Sentences

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Disproportionate death sentences may be convincing to those who make clemency decisions, and they reek of unfairness.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

In the movie, Charli contends with the unfathomable triumph of “Brat” while fielding brand deal offers and label demands that reek of the capitalist desperation to extend the “Brat” era as long as possible.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

So the two embarked on a survey in the university hostels asking a truly human question: if our sneakers reek, doesn't that ruin the entire experience of using a shoe rack?

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

The scenes in Ecuador reek of made-for-TV contrivance.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2024

The reek of wood smoke and human waste and bad food thickens the air.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell