Example Sentences
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His high-press, suffocating style was once revolutionary but is now firmly in the mainstream.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
Unfortunately, investors will struggle to make money from the trend because of China’s suffocating dominance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Some said they couldn't find work, while others saw their income dry up after the authorities restricted the internet when the war started, suffocating industries and workers that relied on connecting to the global web.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
It’s nice to know that there are still corners of the internet bright enough to cast away the darkness that often feels suffocating.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
Axel doesn’t stay for this rescue, he flies from the room with the suffocating glossy lights, and away from the injured bird.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
