snuff out
Example Sentences
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Diomande also showed power and sleight of foot to escape when Ecuador doubled up on him in an attempt to snuff out his threat.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
To snuff out talk of goblins, OpenAI said it killed the “nerdy” personality in March.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
On back-to-back snaps, Mesidor and Bain sacked CJ Carr to snuff out the threat of a comeback and seal a 27-24 Miami win.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
Jesus squandered another chance moments later with a hesitant touch that allowed Joachim Andersen to snuff out the danger with a last-ditch tackle.
From Barron's ● Dec. 22, 2025
It took only a few gruff words from our landlady to snuff out that candle of joy shining within me.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
