stifled

Example Sentences

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She pushed Joint into corners, held off several break points, and stifled a match point in the tiebreak before taking it for herself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

While households’ debt-service burden has increased since pandemic lockdowns stifled spending, it remains lighter than at any point before the pandemic dating back to the 1980s.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

For the best part of a year, Angela Rayner's political ambitions have been stifled by an investigation into her tax affairs.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Contra all the stifled yawns and thinly veiled condescension, the contest — now in its final stretch — is the most compelling California gubernatorial campaign in decades.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Twice, Harry had gone to his office and knocked, but received no reply, though on the second occasion he was sure he had heard the quickly stifled sounds of an old gramophone.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling