snuff

Example Sentences

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As NBC News reported, zero members of the grand jury found the charges up to snuff.

From Slate • Feb. 14, 2026

RBA Gov. Michele Bullock’s advice to the RBA’s interest-rate setting board is likely to revolve around acting to snuff out the inflation risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Jesus squandered another chance moments later with a hesitant touch that allowed Joachim Andersen to snuff out the danger with a last-ditch tackle.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

But until that work is completed, he has made sure that their temporary accommodations are up to snuff as far as luxury is concerned, going above and beyond to transform his third Billionaire Bunker abode.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

Viola was working in the kitchen but had received her gifts of snuff and a thick red flannel petticoat from Mother earlier in the day.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly