sniff out

To find something that was hidden or secret, usually because you are good at looking for it.

"The sniffer dog sniffed out a hidden compartment full of cash at the border crossing."

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To sniff out more clues?

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So players will sniff out a fraud.

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You got to sniff out the last guy.

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She can sniff out prey a mile away.

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They know how to sniff out a meaningless

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