smell (of)

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Definition of smell (of)next
as in to smack (of)

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refer
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  • According to Stand Up Placer, when a forensic examiner confirms evidence of strangulation, the case is referred directly to the Placer County District Attorney’s Office, reducing the burden on survivors to initiate criminal charges themselves.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • Membership is strictly invitation-only; prospective members must be referred, vetted and approved by the club's owners before paying the $500,000 initial fee plus annual dues.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 30 July 2026
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“Smell (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smell%20%28of%29. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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