sniffle

Example Sentences

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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

At the first sign of a sniffle or stormy weather ahead Lourdes Lopez keeps her 10-year-old daughter, Alison, home from school.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2023

When attending holiday get-togethers, require everyone to obtain a rapid coronavirus test the day of the gathering and stay away from family members with even a hint of a sniffle.

From Washington Post • Nov. 2, 2022

Ms Adgey said people must understand the threat of RSV and that for some, especially children, it is not just a little sniffle or cold.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2022

Chestnutt broke the silence with a sniffle, and she collapsed against Ayanna’s legs.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia