sniff carefully

Frequency: 5.76.5 per million words

To sniff with caution or deliberation.

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Examples (10)

  • The dog had to sniff carefully around the suspicious package.
  • She would sniff carefully at each perfume bottle before making a choice.
  • The chemist had to sniff the unknown substance carefully to identify it.
  • When foraging, bears sniff carefully for hidden food sources.
  • He sniffed carefully at the old book, trying to catch a faint scent of its history.
  • Please sniff carefully before tasting, as some chemicals can be harmful.
  • The sommelier began to sniff carefully at the wine, assessing its bouquet.
  • Even a tiny mouse will sniff carefully for predators before emerging.
  • She sniffed carefully at the strange aroma wafting from the kitchen.
  • To avoid disturbing the delicate ecosystem, researchers sniff carefully for signs of life.