smothered

Example Sentences

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Of course, the barbershop, where ball talk is real talk, and where the expectations around the Dodgers upcoming quest for a three-peat recently smothered me like a hot towel to the head.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

An assertion is not worth making unless it is smothered in phrases like “it is worth noting,” “importantly,” or “generally speaking.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

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 • Feb. 14, 2026

In a defensive showing for the ages, Seattle smothered New England 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium, shutting down one of the NFL’s top offenses to claim the Lombardi Trophy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Two cherry-filled smothered in powdered sugar, my favorite.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali