quashes
- present tense form of quash (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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This quashes the convictions of sub-postmasters convicted in the Horizon scandal in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
From BBC ● May 25, 2024
Critics maintain that it reinforces privilege and quashes diversity.
From New York Times ● Jul. 27, 2023
“It gives me peace of mind, and it kind of quashes any buzz that may be going around.”
From Washington Post ● Nov. 12, 2020
The oilfield services company is cutting more than 21,000 jobs as the virus pandemic quashes demand for energy.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 24, 2020
Outside old Mrs. Picture's door comes a moment of irresolution, but she quashes it and goes on.
From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend
