smothering

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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 malicious laughter, Blassemare glided past him, and opening a door exclaimed— "Madame, a gentleman desires the honor of an interview; Monsieur Le Prun attends you."

From The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 by Various