Example Sentences

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I’ve worked in offices for most of my life, and the “grayge” neutrals are suffocating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

"We are suffocating together in disbelief," said Madisyn's mother, Nicole Beausoleil.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2023

"People are suffocating because of housing," said Leandro's neighbour Costa, also from Brazil.

From Reuters • Sep. 30, 2023

“They are suffocating the youth and the youth flee because of their suffocation.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2022

I will express my notions on this subject in writing to you, for at this moment they are suffocating me; I am feverish, my feet are standing in the ashes of my Paraclete.

From Honorine by Balzac, Honoré de