By criminalizing public criticism of the port deal, the Tanzanian authorities are clearly trying to snuff out dissent.

Source: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/08/detained-critics-of-tanzania-uae-port-deal-must-be-immediately-and-unconditionally-released/

Do you really think the NBA will let Nikola Jokic and your gritty little Nuggets snuff out the Suns without a fight?

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/05/04/nuggets-nba-playoffs-suns-sweep-nikola-jokic-chris-paul-injury-kiszla-column/

In a ruling Oct. 31, the Hawaii Supreme Court rejected an effort to snuff out a lawsuit that alleges major oil and gas companies deceived the public about climate change.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/11/chad-blair-two-hawaii-supreme-court-justices-are-speaking-out/

The creed of social justice dominates Silicon Valley—and Sacramento is moving quickly on measures to snuff out the last wisps of resistance.

Source: https://www.city-journal.org/article/california-senate-bill-54-diversity-smokescreen