snuff out

Example Sentences

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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

On back-to-back snaps, Mesidor and Bain sacked CJ Carr to snuff out the threat of a comeback and seal a 27-24 Miami win.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 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

“We’ll find him. At least we know what the lines of the prophecy mean now. ‘Twins snuff out the angel’s breath, who holds the key to endless death.’

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan