smelling

Example Sentences

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In earlier work, Choe's lab studied pinene, a pleasant smelling chemical released by forest trees.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

At this point, the kitchen should be smelling fresher, the counters a little clearer, the dishes at least more manageable.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

"Manchester City are smelling blood," former Manchester United defender Gary Neville said on Sky Sports.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

They communicate by touching each other with their trunks, smelling each other and vocalizing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Bailey finds himself in a room that reminds him of his grandmother’s parlor, only smelling less like lavender.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern