snuff out
Example Sentences
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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 the windowless room, climate controls ensure the humidity remains constant, while a suppression system stands ready to snuff out fires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
To snuff out talk of goblins, OpenAI said it killed the “nerdy” personality in March.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Up stepped Curran again, bowling a masterful 19th over to snuff out Italian hopes.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
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
