smothered

Example Sentences

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The Fire defense smothered her, and while Erica Wheeler and Ogwumike made some shots early, the Sparks mostly didn’t make Portland pay for doubling up their star.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

In a defensive showing for the ages, Seattle smothered New England 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium, shutting down one of the NFL’s top offenses to claim the Lombardi Trophy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Solarpunk is more than just the antithesis of cyberpunk, “Blade Runner” and a devastated environment smothered by technofascism.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2025

She smothered Gigi's body with her own, and uttered "I've got you", over and over again.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

He could hear her gasping with small, smothered sobs as he approached the chasm.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell