snuff

Example Sentences

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Up stepped Curran again, bowling a masterful 19th over to snuff out Italian hopes.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

As NBC News reported, zero members of the grand jury found the charges up to snuff.

From Slate • Feb. 14, 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

But until that work is completed, he has made sure that their temporary accommodations are up to snuff as far as luxury is concerned, going above and beyond to transform his third Billionaire Bunker abode.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

“When you’ve got something special like we do, how can you hide it under a bushel? How can you snuff it under a snuffer? Why, Chlo-Chlo, I want to shout it to the wondering world!”

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson