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snuff

[snuhf] / snʌf /
VERB
destroy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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But the unfazed Spaniard ended up completing a staggering 100 passes, and helped snuff out any potential breakaways from the visitors at Etihad Stadium.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

In that statement, she said she hoped to “be up to snuff again soon.”

From Salon Aug. 25, 2026

Those are now pushing 7% — as long as the applicant has a good credit score and their other financials are up to snuff.

From MarketWatch Jun. 4, 2026

He has high standards and can be brisk in cutting off lawyers not up to snuff.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 6, 2026

Dismounting at Rael’s, he bought some cigarettes and a tin of snuff, then crossed to the Frontier Bar, which was almost deserted, very quiet, and dark.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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