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The phrase "a strong smell of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a noticeable or intense odor coming from a particular source.
Example: "As I entered the kitchen, I was greeted by a strong smell of freshly baked bread."
Alternatives: "a potent aroma of" or "an intense scent of".
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"He had a strong smell of alcohol".
Behind us, there was a strong smell of hot dog.
Many people in surrounding buildings had complained of a strong smell of gas during the day.
There is a strong smell of detergent in the opening room of Roger Hiorns's new show.
Two men interviewed said barrel bombs were dropped and there was a strong smell of gas.
Officers said the cottage was "uncomfortably hot" and there was a strong smell of detergent.
As we were about to take off, there was a strong smell of smoke wafting through the cabin.
A strong smell of liniment hung in the air, olfactory evidence of young muscles not used to physical activity.
Alerted by a strong smell of cannabis coming through the letterbox, police then forced entry, a Met spokesperson said.
In other places, including the Shetland islands, northeast of Scotland, residents reported a strong smell of sulfur.
It said that upon impact, the projectiles had released a yellow gas "with a strong smell of rotten onions".
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