smother

Example Sentences

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In rockpools, starfish, limpets and other wildlife were smothered - while Pembrokeshire's fishing industry was brought to a standstill for more than 18 months.

From BBC

Seattle’s smothering defense preventing New England from ever getting on track in the game at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., was more appreciated by serious football fans than casual watchers.

From Los Angeles Times

A short, sharp wail, immediately smothered, broke from her.

From Literature

Retreating to a personal Walden, he suggests, may smother creativity rather than fuel it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Door smothered a laugh and Coal ducked his head to hide his smirk.

From Literature