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smell

[smel] / smɛl /






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Even at a distance - about a quarter of a mile away - the acrid smell torments my nostrils.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Balogun then looked over at a frowning Ream, who had just finished urging his teammates to be sure to stop and smell the flowers along this World Cup journey.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Dry roast the lentils in a pan over medium heat until they turn golden-yellow and smell nutty and toasty.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

This does smell quite dirty, and we look forward to learning more about it.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Poor Tall Tailless could hardly smell or hear at all, and during the Dark he liked to stare at the Bright Beast-that-Bites-Hot.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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