Example Sentences

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When the man was determined to have suffocated from gas and his body pulled out by a rope, Bonnag decided "no, I can't continue like this".

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

Bradford's biological daughter asked if Jayden could have suffocated.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2022

Since 2011, at least 37 of them have suffocated in just that way.

From Washington Post • May 27, 2019

The opposition’s Syrian Civil Defense rescue organization said the victims appeared to have suffocated.

From Washington Times • Apr. 9, 2018

"Is this some sort of prank? I could have suffocated in there!"

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda