snuff out
Example Sentences
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To snuff out talk of goblins, OpenAI said it killed the “nerdy” personality in March.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
German investor morale slid to its lowest level in over three years in April, a survey showed Tuesday, as the Middle East war threatens to snuff out a tentative recovery in Europe's top economy.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
"While some within the state may think that punishing outlets that refuse to toe the line may snuff out critical voices, in the modern age this is next to impossible," the editorial board said.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
Duffy, as well as her co-traitor Stephen, managed to snuff out the competition in Friday night's final to take home half of the show's £95,750 prize pot.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026
Still, Percy couldn’t imagine what kind of courage it had taken for Frank to embark on a quest, knowing that one small flame could snuff out his life.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
