quash
Example Sentences
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At one point in the call, he attempted to quash a string of questions about the delays and their impact.
Lizza also alleges that Nuzzi may have helped quash negative coverage of Kennedy, and that her coverage of Biden was potentially tainted by her desire to protect the man she was in love with.
From Los Angeles Times
Embaló, who has previously faced accusations of using crises to quash dissent, has not responded to the coup allegations.
From BBC
Joun quashed the entire subpoena issued to Boston Children’s Hospital seeking extensive information about its personnel and medical records of patients, including their Social Security numbers and home addresses.
From Los Angeles Times
But Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray quashed that dream on Friday, insisting there weren’t enough votes to get the task done.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
