suffocating
Example Sentences
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Unfortunately, investors will struggle to make money from the trend because of China’s suffocating dominance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Some said they couldn't find work, while others saw their income dry up after the authorities restricted the internet when the war started, suffocating industries and workers that relied on connecting to the global web.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
A lower-stakes contest could allow Joshua to rediscover rhythm without the suffocating spotlight that comes with a Fury build-up.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
It’s nice to know that there are still corners of the internet bright enough to cast away the darkness that often feels suffocating.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
That day, a thick, suffocating heat fell on them.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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