snuff out

Example Sentences

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To snuff out talk of goblins, OpenAI said it killed the “nerdy” personality in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

A hawkish tilt, on the other hand, could quickly snuff out the nascent rally, trigger a spike in Treasury bond yields, and deepen the retreat into cash by the world’s biggest investors.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Vitinha, a stellar performer in PSG's Champions League win, was the decisive performer with two stunning strikes to snuff out the Spurs lead, one with his right foot another with his left.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner are taking legal action to snuff out accusations that they are the subjects of a federal criminal racketeering investigation — claims publicized by the former’s ex-boyfriend Ray J.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

Still, Percy couldn’t imagine what kind of courage it had taken for Frank to embark on a quest, knowing that one small flame could snuff out his life.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan