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Sniff

/snˈɪf/
B2
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(verb) To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.

Why do you sniff things you see on the ground?
Sniff, Rover was a good dog.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The cat gave the new food a curious ____ before deciding whether or not to actually eat it.

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