snuff out
Example Sentences
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His strictly regulated factory model brooks no challenges from his workers, and he employs an enormous security force to snuff out the merest whisper of pro-union sentiment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
Duffy, as well as her co-traitor Stephen, managed to snuff out the competition in Friday night's final to take home half of the show's £95,750 prize pot.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
Often criticised for his fitness and workrate, Suele was then on the spot to snuff out a Florian Neuhaus shot with an excellent challenge late in the opening half.
From Barron's • Dec. 19, 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
It took only a few gruff words from our landlady to snuff out that candle of joy shining within me.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
