- present participle of sniff.
sniffing
Example Sentences
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When Hindenburg Omens occur in clusters, they tend to be more effective at sniffing out near-term weakness.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
As part of the response, the US is stationing dogs capable of sniffing out screwworms at the borders.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
Also, value investors who previously stayed away from the sector are sniffing around.
From Barron's ● Apr. 16, 2026
Halliday: I see Agnes and Daisy as being two cats in a room sniffing each other out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026
Emma was standing sleepily in her own doorway, sniffing the air.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
