smell (of)

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  • An article on Monday about two Times journalists following Paul Revere’s famous route referred incorrectly to Arlington, Mass.
    New York Times, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
  • When reached for comment, a General Motors spokesperson referred the Star-Telegram to information released by the American Automotive Policy Council.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Smell (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smell%20%28of%29. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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