extinguished
Example Sentences
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By midday, firefighters had extinguished the flames at the cathedral.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
Authorities will not be able to begin their investigation into the cause of the fire until it is completely extinguished, Heefner said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Hopes of finding survivors have been all but extinguished at the Liushenyu coal mine.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
If, at times, the narrative structure sags and the character portraits blur, it’s in service to the immensity of hope and defiance extinguished by the airstrike.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The droplets of water falling from the blade of the oar were tiny stars, extinguished as quickly as they burned into being.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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