How to Use nose for in a Sentence

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  • The flowy feel will keep you cool, but the length with be right on the nose for the season change.
    Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 24 July 2023
  • Mixon is a strong runner who has a nose for the end zone.
    Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2023
  • Close your mouth and inhale through your nose for a count of four.
    Emilia Benton, SELF, 4 Aug. 2022
  • The All-Pro linebacker still has his nose for the football, though.
    Joel A. Erickson, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Oct. 2021
  • Inhale through your nose for the count of four, and exhale through your mouth for the count of six.
    Jeannine Amber, Essence, 3 Apr. 2022
  • And Parkinson’s may not be the only disease Milne has a nose for.
    Diana Kwon, Scientific American, 11 Oct. 2022
  • Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter on the cheekbones and down the bridge of the nose for a light-catching strobe.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2021
  • There aren’t any third-party straps at launch, and Google is charging out the nose for some of the fancier straps.
    Brandon Widder, The Verge, 15 Sep. 2023
  • After the bleeding stops, be gentle with your nose for a few days.
    Beth Krietsch, SELF, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Then inhale through the nose for four seconds, counting 4-3-2-1 in your mind.
    Zee Clarke, Essence, 13 June 2022
  • This was just the sort of thing that Cooper was developing a nose for.
    Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Drape a towel over your head to form a tent, and then inhale deeply through your nose for five to 10 minutes.
    Amanda Gardner, Health, 31 Dec. 2023
  • As a result, mucus can hang out in your nose for longer than usual and then drip out.
    Korin Miller, Health.com, 7 Feb. 2022
  • Turner has a nose for the ball and will be able to scoop up a few rebounds on the offensive end on his way to a great game.
    Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2022
  • Barron said that her squad’s nose for the volleyball has been honed from years of running laps.
    Ethan Fuller, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Nov. 2022
  • True Match Lumi Glotion ($12.32; amazon.com) which was placed along the cheekbones and bridge of the nose for a gorgeous dose of subtle glow.
    Lindsey Metrus, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Cowboys won’t hesitate to go with corner who has a chip on his shoulder and a nose for the ball.
    Dallas News, 28 Apr. 2021
  • Senior captain John Toyias, a middle linebacker with a nose for the ball, is the heart of the defense as the team’s leading tackler.
    Aj Traub, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Oct. 2022
  • North was a flapper with a gift for publicity and a nose for action.
    Immy Humes, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Aug. 2022
  • His nose for the story told him that history was going to be made elsewhere.
    Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Skip the highlight and use different shades of soft, rosy blushes on the cheeks and nose for a gentle glow that looks effortless.
    Lauren Juarez, refinery29.com, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Skip the highlight and use different shades of soft, rosy blushes on the cheeks and nose for a gentle glow that looks effortless.
    Lauren Juarez, refinery29.com, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The 6-foot sophomore has a nose for the ball, leading the nation with four fumble recoveries.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Simply apply the stick directly to your dog's nose for a burst of instant relief.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2023
  • McDonogh senior Kori Edmondson has long had a nose for the goal.
    Rich Scherr, baltimoresun.com, 11 Mar. 2022
  • Leonhard had sure hands and a nose for the ball as a player and left UW with 21 interceptions, tied for the most in program history.
    Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2021
  • Rhodes was the Lions’ points leader with 29 (14 goals, one assist) displaying her great speed and nose for goal throughout the season.
    Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Taron Vincent mostly backed up Garrett but also slipped over to nose for one series.
    Nathan Baird, cleveland, 13 May 2021
  • Bryant made some nice catches his rookie season and caught three TD passes among his 24 receptions, showing a nose for the ball in the red zone and end zone.
    Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Begin pumping your straight arms up and down by your sides, inhaling through the nose for 5 counts and then exhaling through the mouth for 5 counts for a total of 10 times (that's one set).
    Good Housekeeping, 28 Apr. 2023

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