sniffle

Example Sentences

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He seems very aware that the audience for his kind of niche hit wants to sniffle at delicate emotions.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

However, once the coronavirus began to spread, many wondered if presenteeism would wane as the public grew more fearful of those with a cough or sniffle — but that didn’t seem to last long.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2024

It’s a sniffle, a tickle in the throat and a headache.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2022

“What could be a sniffle for them could end up putting your baby in the hospital.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 15, 2022

He let out a little sniffle of a laugh and I nudged him with my elbow.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely