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The suburban norminess is suffocating, the most exquisite shade of beige.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

And it has been unable to stem the fuel shortage that is suffocating the country, including the capital Bamako.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

His mother Lynn posted an image of her and her son on Instagram alongside the caption: "This South African air is suffocating today … I cannot breathe".

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

For balance, there’s also a scene where Lucy and John stand so close to each other without touching that their chemistry is suffocating.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025

It is a case of claustrophobia, he feels as though he is suffocating here and wants to get out at any price.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque