sniff

Example Sentences

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His most productive period straddled the era of the Shah and then the Islamic theocratic forces that deposed him - with both systems ever ready to sniff out hidden messages that could be interpreted as dissent.

From BBC

Rampling crackles as a matriarch who can sniff out her kids’ lies and insecurities but has the good manners not to say anything.

From Los Angeles Times

In some cases, the officers are meant to sniff out any scent of treason or collaboration.

From The Wall Street Journal

There was no throttle, just the consistency of panic, complete with sniffing and pivoting.

From Salon

And at the weekend, Aberdeen are coming, sniffing points and smelling blood.

From BBC