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extinguish

[ik-sting-gwish] / ɪkˈstɪŋ gwɪʃ /




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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 it; or if it is beyond your control, notify the nearest ranch, town, or forest official.

From Pluck on the Long Trail Boy Scouts in the Rockies by Sabin, Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand)




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