squelched
Example Sentences
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From the opening minute, Belgium absolutely dominated the Americans and squelched every shred of optimism the U.S. had generated among fans about their promising start to the tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
So far, the higher rates have softened but not squelched buyer demand in the spring home-buying season, he noted.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 26, 2026
Had there been better information, a more bounded threat, the arms race of the missile age might have been squelched before it took off.
From Slate ● Feb. 3, 2026
The Academic Senate provided guidelines, such as making clear the statement represented faculty members or groups and not the university itself and ensuring that minority or dissenting views are not squelched.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2024
The ground squelched under Fist’s heavy feet, and his footprints filled with sludge.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
