extinguish
Example Sentences
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Frost has launched a campaign, Extinguish Hate, to convene support for kindness as an antidote to extremism.
From The Guardian • Jan. 10, 2020
"Extinguish hatred with his kindness," is the Daily Express's take on the story.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2019
Extinguish the chemical fire that consumes the fuse, and you might be able to bring aging to a halt.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Extinguish a few of the candles so the ink will settle," Sophia says.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
Extinguish the gas in the streets of London and a thousand extra policemen would do less to prevent outrage and robbery than the ever-burning, order-keeping street light.
From Bygones Worth Remembering, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Holyoake, George Jacob
Vocabulary lists containing extinguish
A Wrinkle in Time
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100 Great Words from "Fahrenheit 451" -- Part I Vocabulary
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The Great Fire
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