smothering

Example Sentences

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Smothering defenses have followed, like Cal’s, like Washington’s in the second half of that Feb. 3 game.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024

Smothering mothering is not responsible for asthma, but strong emotions do trigger asthma attacks.

From Washington Post • Jun. 3, 2022

Smothering defenses: All over the NFL, defenses swarmed, stifled and squelched opponents.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2018

Smothering deaths appear to have given rise to a widespread myth that cats suck the breath from sleeping infants.

From Slate • Dec. 6, 2012

Smothering his pride, Adams mustered all the diplomacy which his nature permitted and sought an explanation of this extraordinary conduct from the ministers.

From Union and Democracy by Johnson, Allen