asphyxiate

Example Sentences

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Gbagbo's party said the man had been shot by security forces, and alleged a baby had died from being asphyxiated by tear gas at another protest.

From Barron's

It is a birthday shared by George Floyd, Jr., asphyxiated by arresting police in 2020 and who would have been 52.

From Los Angeles Times

This stops the stress hormone and lactic acid buildup that can hurt flavor and texture when fish are left to asphyxiate.

From Los Angeles Times

Victor had been dealing with breathing issues, and she wonders whether the heavy smoke might have asphyxiated him.

From Los Angeles Times

She and others worry that it could be even trickier with CO2 — an odorless, asphyxiating gas.

From Los Angeles Times