snuff out

Example Sentences

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A hawkish tilt, on the other hand, could quickly snuff out the nascent rally, trigger a spike in Treasury bond yields, and deepen the retreat into cash by the world’s biggest investors.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 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

RBA Gov. Michele Bullock’s advice to the RBA’s interest-rate setting board is likely to revolve around acting to snuff out the inflation risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner are taking legal action to snuff out accusations that they are the subjects of a federal criminal racketeering investigation — claims publicized by the former’s ex-boyfriend Ray J.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

Then she thought about the other lines of the prophecy: The twins snuff out the angel’s breath, who holds the keys to endless death.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan