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
Danger hangs in the air like the clouds over the fields where Sammie works barefoot, mud squelched between his toes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2025
As Harry squelched along the deserted corridor he came across somebody who looked just as preoccupied as he was.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
