as in looking down (on or upon)
to show contempt for
her carpentry skills are nothing to sniff at
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Republicans in Washington have accused the protesters of prolonging the govenment shutdown, as well as hating America, being terrorists or belonging to Antifa, a loose group of anti-fascists.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
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The most-crucial moment that will decide the future of their relationship is their first introduction, which can make the difference between them loving or hating each other.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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From disrespecting local customs to getting pickpocketed, to forgetting to reapply sunscreen to overpacking, European tour guides have truly seen it all.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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The situation unfolded earlier this week when TikToker Bookie Woodz posted a now-controversial clip, accusing Ayesha of craving male attention and subtly disrespecting her husband in the process.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Sniffing (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniffing%20%28at%29. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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