sniffing

Example Sentences

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As part of the response, the US is stationing dogs capable of sniffing out screwworms at the borders.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He spent a full minute sniffing my legs and shoes, after coming up to Viana to be petted.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Sheriff’s deputies credit two K-9s with saving a life after sniffing out a missing woman who had fallen 200 feet down a steep ravine in the San Bernardino Mountains, officials say.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Buyers who come in with those baselines have an easier time sniffing out bad deals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

She zigzags from yard to yard, sniffing grass and marking her territory.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas