as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
independent investigators eventually nosed out proof of White House wrongdoing
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Recent Examples of nose out
The two men agree on at least one point: Both concede the government should keep its nose out of people’s romantic relationships.
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Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 13 June 2024
Advertisement Ted Williams and Ruth nosed out Gibson in career on-base percentage, but the legendary slugger who played for the Pittsburgh Crawfords and Homestead Grays in a 14-year career that ended in 1946 is the all-time leader in on-base-plus-slugging (OPS) at 1.177.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
Politicians and clergy, keep your noses out of this.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 May 2024
Hughes nosed out Simpson in the 100 with a winning time of 12.31.
—Glenn Reeves, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
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Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 13 June 2024
Advertisement Ted Williams and Ruth nosed out Gibson in career on-base percentage, but the legendary slugger who played for the Pittsburgh Crawfords and Homestead Grays in a 14-year career that ended in 1946 is the all-time leader in on-base-plus-slugging (OPS) at 1.177.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
Politicians and clergy, keep your noses out of this.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 May 2024
Hughes nosed out Simpson in the 100 with a winning time of 12.31.
—Glenn Reeves, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nose out
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The first firefighters on scene found that everyone in the home was able to get out safely, Kirby said.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
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The study, which tracked 16.7 million adults over the past 10 years, found that adult obesity rates dropped from 46% in 2022 to 45.6% in 2023.Emma Withrow, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
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After learning this, authorities searched the property and discovered a hidden door on the floor, leading to a manmade tunnel underground where the victim was found alive, living inside a small room with a bed.KFOX Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
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These answers bring you one step closer to being kinder to yourself and learning to embrace time alone.Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Read on to discover the best drugstore mascara formulas—all tested and vouched for by our editors and experts.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
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In Season 1, Jun-ho discovers that his missing brother has become the leader of Squid Game.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Over 15 major airlines, including Delta, United, Air Canada, British Airways and Lufthansa, plan to integrate this feature into their customer service processes for locating mishandled or delayed baggage.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Their new flagship charging station is a far cry from their outposts typically located at the far end of a giant parking lot connected to a Walmart or Meijer.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 25 Dec. 2024
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Elko’s not the type to get excited about early October standings.David Whitley, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Students can get Hulu with ads for $1.99 a month, and Hulu with no ads costs $17.99 a month.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The novel follows a young gay Black man named Davis who finds out at his wedding reception that his estranged father has been in a car accident, prompting a deeply personal reckoning.Sally Tamarkin, Them, 23 Dec. 2024
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So, read on to find out the most expensive ZIP codes in West Virginia in 2024, relying on data from Zillow’s home value index and the Census Bureau.Andrew DePietro, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Our Harrison Campbell ran down five TSSAA football playoff games across the state that might feature upsets this week.Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Below, the executive runs down some of the career highlights from his time at the studio.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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