Example Sentences

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"The Court therefore finds that the subpoenas were issued for an improper purpose and will quash them."

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Opponents of New York City’s plan fear the seasonal restriction will quash the diversity of the Open Restaurants program, as outer-borough and low-priced establishments drop out.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2023

Khan’s attorney, Ali Zafar, said he was hopeful the court will quash the election commission verdict.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2022

Some now fear university administrators will quash the new accusations in a misguided attempt to protect UG’s and their own reputations, and the university’s share of funds raised by Newmaster.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 1, 2022

He'll say those brave Orangemen Home Rule will quash, He'll hint that raised Tariffs trade rivals must smash, And his eloquence sounds neither rabid nor rash, At night, at night!

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, September 3, 1892 by Various