suffocate

Example Sentences

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The Trojans were especially suffocating underneath, blocking 15 shots — the most since Gottlieb became coach.

From Los Angeles Times

And it has been unable to stem the fuel shortage that is suffocating the country, including the capital Bamako.

From Barron's

Anyone who has had to hide something as self-defining as their sexual orientation will tell you the pressure is suffocating and their performance has suffered as a result.

From Los Angeles Times

"I gave birth to my daughter and I watched my daughter suffocate," she said.

From BBC

When it came time for the year's hottest season, summer 2023 brought with it suffocating wildfires, blistering heatwaves and billions of dollars in costly weather disasters.

From Salon