squelched

Example Sentences

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Touring the Marylander Condominiums in Prince George’s County, Md., I noticed how the ground squelched under my shoes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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

The Academic Senate provided guidelines, such as making clear the statement represented faculty members or groups and not the university itself and ensuring that minority or dissenting views are not squelched.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2024

My socks squelched, my shorts were turning slimy green, and I didn’t even want to think about what my Chucks looked like.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia