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

During the pandemic, the rules for school attendance with the sniffles were clear, if a bit draconian: Keep a child home from school at any sign of illness.

From Los Angeles Times

“I don’t really know where you go from here,” Cain said, sniffling.

From Salon

José stared at the ground, sniffling, pulling up his shirt to wipe away tears.

From Los Angeles Times

Anecdotally, it's not unusual to have a bit of a sniffle at work.

From BBC