as in smacks (of)
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Far too many people behave as though freedom of the press refers only to freedom for professional journalists.—
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1 June 2026 -
The Justice Department has said the settlement refers only to existing audits, not future examinations.—
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20 May 2026
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“Smells (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smells%20%28of%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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