Nose out

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Investigative Context

Often used in contexts where investigation or careful observation is required to find something.

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She nosed out the company's financial discrepancies.

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Subtle Intuition

Can imply using intuition or a hunch to discover something not obviously visible.

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The journalist nosed out the scandal.

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Persistent Effort

Suggests persistence and effort in searching for the hidden or unknown.

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After weeks of research, he finally nosed out the root cause.

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