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Chicken smothered in it is heaven for those raised on the comfort-food staple — or those who just crushed several vertical miles.

But, confronted by it and asked in particular about Epstein's friendship with the former British Ambassador to the United States Lord Mandelson, he instantly smothered it as if with a fire blanket.

The Colts’ run game and smothering defense carry them at home in a close one.

The harsh parts of Marc’s personality ballooned to bizarre proportions, smothering his kindness, generosity and curiosity.

Assisted by a smothering defense, Herbert upstaged Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes before a worldwide audience.