whiff

Example Sentences

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“But as money rotates into more insulated sectors, anything with even a whiff of disruption risk is getting hit. That creates potential opportunity for some investors, while others will stick with slow-and-steady indexing.”

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

John Lavelle exudes a perfumed whiff of modern camp in his portrayal of Orsini-Rosenberg, the fussy, backstabbing director of the Imperial Opera.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

A whiff of fresh corn could draw a crowd quicker than any barker’s repetitive shout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

It is also possible that some voters will dislike any whiff of disloyalty and division and express themselves accordingly.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

At least she had a whiff of delicacy.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson