snuff
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Whether LiquidPiston’s engine is up to snuff as a portable power station for front-line troops will become evident by sometime next year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
The Netherlands forward was impressive and scored the winner from the spot after David Hancko's header made it 2-2 in the 75th minute to snuff out any lingering hopes of an unlikely comeback.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Up stepped Curran again, bowling a masterful 19th over to snuff out Italian hopes.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
As NBC News reported, zero members of the grand jury found the charges up to snuff.
From Slate • Feb. 14, 2026
He felt the wind try to snuff out his belief, his hope, but he held on tightly to it.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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Vocabulary from Readings 5, Unit 1
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