suffocating
Example Sentences
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The conception of the role, marked by a dim view of stardom’s suffocating alienation, was something Jolie clearly understood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
His high-press, suffocating style was once revolutionary but is now firmly in the mainstream.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
For a club that was once synonymous with free-jazz soccer, Arteta’s rigid structure, suffocating defense, and focus on scoring from set pieces leaves plenty of outsiders cold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
Some said they couldn't find work, while others saw their income dry up after the authorities restricted the internet when the war started, suffocating industries and workers that relied on connecting to the global web.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
She shivered, thinking of suffocating under so much flour, and scrambled up into the boxcar as fast as she could.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
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