Example Sentences

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As fire personnel were extinguishing that blaze, calls came in reporting fires outside other homes, Crabtree said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2022

The official said the “situation is completely under control” and that firefighters were extinguishing the flames.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2022

As they were extinguishing that fire, they received reports of a sewer explosion that blew manhole covers out.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2022

It was as if they were extinguishing “kong” to take ownership of “king.”

From New York Times • Nov. 3, 2021

The ball- room was now quite deserted, and the hotel servants were extinguishing the lights.

From Ziska by Corelli, Marie