extinguishing
Example Sentences
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"Emergency services rushed to the scene and found the vehicle completely engulfed in flames. Firefighters carried out rescue and extinguishing operations. A security perimeter was set up," the police statement said.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
Selling the house and extinguishing all outstanding debts and using the remainder to pay cash for a smaller house is a great idea, especially if you are lacking sufficient investments to see you through retirement.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 14, 2025
Images shown by Turkish media show firefighters extinguishing large flames.
From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025
At the robot’s first deployment, a fire at a recycling facility, the blaze was under control but the labor-intensive work of extinguishing hot spots remained.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
As he did so, an unnatural darkness fell, extinguishing Voldemort’s lamp and Morfin’s candle, extinguishing everything...
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
