Sentences with phrase «of sniffing at»

Three mysterious canisters plummet from the sky, each landing in a different corner of the United States and all of them sniffed at, and in some cases even eaten, by a trio of creatures indigenous to those regions of the country.

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In fact, if you see someone taking a big whiff of a newly popped cork, you might feel a little embarrassed for them - as was the case recently when a waiter at a fancy restaurant made a big show of sniffing my cork for me like it was a newly found truffle!

And we now have really good people at the company focused on this, so our ability to sniff out in diligence a promising idea or approach versus companies that aren't bringing a lot of value to the table is pretty good.

Moonves spoke with Julia Boorstin at CNBC's Net / Net event on Thursday evening as word was leaking out that Comcast and Verizon were sniffing around the same assets of Twenty - First Century Fox that Disney was said to be in talks to buy.

The company also happens to own the largest fleet of privately - owned bomb - sniffing dogs in North America (about 200) stationed at government institutions, sports stadiums, transportation hubs and large corporations.

Sherry's dog, Perla — a white, toy - sized ball of fur with a sharp bark and pink rhinestone collar — sniffs at me eagerly as I make my way inside.

Consumers have been slow off the blocks after having been burnt the last time around when they locked in prices at around US$ 80 a barrel in 2014, a level that crude hasn't even been within sniffing distance of since.

They sniff at Dymon's ancillary offerings — for example its file - storage system, which features an in - house app that lets clients scan documents in and out of shelf space.

Chesterton's claim to be a Zionist may seem eccentric to us: but, again, it is hardly anti-Semitic: nor was it unusual (there was at the time a well - established tradition of Christian Zionism, of which A.J. Balfour is the most obvious example): it is why a group of Zionists invited Chesterton to Palestine, where he met and had a day - long discussion with Chaim Weizmann, later the first President of Israel, whoas a result became an admirer of Chesterton: Weizmann would certainly have sniffed out an anti-Semite if Chesterton had actually been one.

Given the state of doctrinal illiteracy among Catholics today, however, catechesis is nothing to sniff at.

I can look at the apple trees, or I can listen for the sound of bees, or I can sniff the scents of autumn in the breeze.

«There was the usual boiled - cabbage smell, common to the whole building, but it was shot through by a sharper reek of sweat, which - one knew this at the first sniff, though it was hard to say how was the sweat of some person not present at the moment» (Pt. 1, Ch.

Nadel sent him YouTube videos of swirling and sniffing, and was soon surprised to find Schwimmer tilting the glass at a diagonal and sipping like it was second nature.

With countless of more or less useful grilling accessories on display at about a hundred or so booths, we sniffed out the newest trends over here and picked up a whole bunch of BBQ related products for our shop.

Unless I finished my entire meal, even the dreaded mushy garlicky spinach, I wasn't getting as much as a sniff of a dessert, nothing at all, nada!

Only two teams have even taken the slightest sniff at Kaepernick since then — the Seahawks and (kind of but not really!)

The conference has a disproportionate number of the nation's Young Turk coaches, had four of the first 16 players chosen in last spring's NBA draft and has all the fandom and facilities that a power conference takes for granted — and it's still sniffed at by the college basketball cognoscenti.

Yes, the contract was back - loaded, worth as much as $ 7 million in its last year, but really, no sane man — certainly not a player who had never won a playoff game — would sniff at that kind of cash.

Of course, you'd hope they can put in better displays between now and the end of the season in the Europa League, but their character to hold on tonight and give the correct response should not be sniffed aOf course, you'd hope they can put in better displays between now and the end of the season in the Europa League, but their character to hold on tonight and give the correct response should not be sniffed aof the season in the Europa League, but their character to hold on tonight and give the correct response should not be sniffed at.

We might have a sniff at it once the likes of Messi, Ronaldo and Robben hang up their boots.

Barcelona rate him as one of there best and to be fair his record is not to be sniffed at (I know he had Barcelona in front of him how hard can it be?)

His record of 106 clean sheets in 283 appearances for Jose Mourinho's side is nothing to be sniffed at, with the player also managing to collect a decent amount on silverware during his time with the side as well.

No one revels in our losing no one and to suggest it is just stupid beyond belief... It's been 12 f ****** years without a sniff at the title thats getting close to the worst run in the modern era... I.e. Post 1966... The point is wenger refuses to address longstanding gaps and weaknesses in squad by suggesting the spirit is good or cohesion is right or youngsters about to come good or his bargain basement purchases from ligue I are hidden gems... it's become tiring and time he should join the pensioner ranks and leave this job to someone with a bit of ambition..

Illaramendi doesn't get a sniff of playing time at Real Madrid if your just looking for a cultured passer lets just throw arteta in there and save the money for a forward

Up front we have a deadly assassin who will make your net bulge should he get a sniff of the ball or at the very least run your defense ragged.

It's not over till fat lady sings.The way you all talk of spending, Leeds top in 70s, Liverpool in top 80s, United in 90s Arsenal 1998to 2005 now Chelsea, City but with Mega bucks Arsenal in top 4 sniffing up there Arse and new stadium and not in debt Look at Liecester at bot but, come Teusday they will bring there fans down and have a good time supporting them even when they loose Stop blaming Wenger it's the bloody players who need a boot up the arse.We were well beaten but on the day woefull.Aston Villa only lost 2 - 1, before lost 5 - 0 So rap up and get behind the club if you are real fans.OUR DAY Will Come and soon CB

We must also remember that the partnership of Cazorla and Coquelin is not to be sniffed at.

I understand Arsenal are not as rich as a number of clubs, but our bank account is nothing to sniff at.

The only sniff at goal that Soton had was because of Ospina's mistake, and that's a fact.

Arsenal are one of the favourites for the title but many punters are sniffing a great deal in Leipzig, who at 8/1 are seen as dark horses to lift the trophy but, with their squad, have every chance.

That might not be enough to see them through to the quarter - finals as PSG winning by a scoreline of 2 - 0 or higher at home would hardly be a shock, so Guardiola may have a point about sniffing around for their players now.

It had been an age since any silverware of note, but although English football's biggest cup competition is nothing to sniff at, the Gunners will be gunning for the main prize this season; the Premier League.

In 21 appearances in all competitions for Chris Wilder's side, the 20 - year - old has managed to score one and assist five, a record that shouldn't be sniffed at considering the player's serious lack of experience.

Giroud may not be in their class but the style and method of any regular goal - scorer is not to be sniffed at.

I am guessing wba valuation of Evans was way above market value so we didn, t meet the evaluation, I think the» couldn't afford» comment is more like «we're not paying that» might have sniff at 3 million if you go down.

I think Tiger had the best winning percentage of all time at 30 %, and you're lucky to even sniff close to 10.

The game at Stamford Bridge last weekend certainly felt like it could be the catalyst for a change in our fortunes, as no one gave us much of a sniff against the in form and reigning champions.

That sort of investment in relationships for a recruit every few years simply isn't worth it, especially when top programs will come sniffing at those same guys anyways and we still might miss out on the recruit)

It's worth remembering as well, that he was out injured for much of the first - half of the campaign, so his tally of 11 goals is not to be sniffed at.

The 10k is not only a test of your physical capabilities but also gives you an opportunity to raise money for a good cause, which is nothing to be sniffed at.

My comments have been rather lonely, of late, Without you sniffing at my....

Having a player on the bench who is more than capable of providing decent cover for three different positions is nothing to sniff at, and he's only going to get better.

Only problem with that was that Ozil interest was reported by around 11 in the morning.It is now 6 o clock and we have n`t got a sniff of a transfer.Imagine a top 4 side with Sanogo as ur 1/2 choice striker.Why does nt Wenger allow Campbell or Podolski a go at ST?

Here they were at it again, but many of the passes were well sniffed out as Spurs did a good job intercepting the ball.

It will be 21 years this summer since Van Gaal lifted his one and only Champions League crown with Ajax but his vast knowledge of European football can not be sniffed at.

Higuain almost hit back straight away in search of the equalizer, but a crunching Raul Albiol tackle denied the Argentine striker a sniff at goal before he could pull the trigger.

Robin's first sniff at the Danish goal came on 43 minutes with a trademark left - right - left series inside the box to shake off the defender and clear some space for a right - footed take just wide of the mark.

The former Manchester United trainee is Wolves» top scorer this season with four goals, two of those have come away from home at Everton and Manchester United, at venues not to be sniffed at.

Too early to judge — With never being given a sniff of action during his time at money - bags City and playing a back - up role to Didier Drogba at Chelsea, it's too early to judge whether Sturridge's form is merely a Carlton Cole-esque flash in the plan or if the striker has the makings of a consistent England performer.

He seems to think it too much of a risk at the moment to play with his army of wingers, with Mirallas barely getting a sniff since signing his new contract.