Example Sentences

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Rain from a day earlier seemed to have extinguished the last remnants of fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2023

This summer, firefighters have extinguished a series of forest fires on the islands of Gran Canaria and La Palma, which form part of the Canary Islands archipelago.

From Reuters • Aug. 16, 2023

Firefighters have extinguished a large blaze that destroyed a laundrette premises in Pertshire.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2022

That seems to have extinguished speculation that Cohen will be a star witness against Trump in a campaign finance case.

From Slate • Dec. 13, 2018

“A puff of breath would have extinguished your candle,” 03-01 chided, standing in the door — which now was wide open—behind me.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson