smothering
- present participle of smother.
Example Sentences
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Smothering defenses have followed, like Cal’s, like Washington’s in the second half of that Feb. 3 game.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024
Smothering mothering is not responsible for asthma, but strong emotions do trigger asthma attacks.
From Washington Post • Jun. 3, 2022
Smothering defenses: All over the NFL, defenses swarmed, stifled and squelched opponents.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2018
Smothering deaths appear to have given rise to a widespread myth that cats suck the breath from sleeping infants.
From Slate • Dec. 6, 2012
Smothering a yawn, Leif rose to his feet and stood looking down at his follower, while he buckled his cloak around him.
From The Thrall of Leif the Lucky A Story of Viking Days by Liljencrantz, Ottilie A. (Ottilia Adelina)
