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

Don’t let your plants dry out or sit in water, because that will suffocate the roots.

From Los Angeles Times

It had a suffocating defensive effort to thank for that.

From Los Angeles Times

Since babies are less likely to suffocate on firm mattresses and without loose bedding, Little replaced her pillow-top mattress and got rid of all of her blankets and extra pillows.

From Los Angeles Times