suffocate

Example Sentences

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The Trojans were especially suffocating underneath, blocking 15 shots — the most since Gottlieb became coach.

From Los Angeles Times

And it has been unable to stem the fuel shortage that is suffocating the country, including the capital Bamako.

From Barron's

Stopping to chat, Kennard playfully asked whether the Clippers, whose suffocating defense two nights earlier limited him to attempt three three-pointers, would finally allow him the room to play.

From Los Angeles Times

The network said it was “horrified” by the Nashville shooting and grieves for the victims, but insisted that its protest was intended to counter “suffocating legislation,” not to foment violence.

From Washington Times

A decision to move the Tokyo Olympics’ marathon to Sapporo because of the capital’s suffocating summertime heat added to the Olympic momentum.

From New York Times