Sentence examples for could quash from inspiring English sources

The difference is that, in the past, Brazilian politicians could quash any investigation that threatened them.

The executives cautioned that the deal could still fall apart and that Digex could quash the deal.

But the disagreement between Washington and its Group of 7 partners over debt relief and foreign aid could quash hopes of a compromise.

A low score could quash dreams of buying a house, and result in steep interest rates, up to 29 percent, for credit cards, car financing and other unsecured loans.

The benefits can include low-interest loans from state banks and the forbearance of an all-powerful bureaucracy that could quash a company trying to start up outside the privileged club of state-owned behemoths.

As a result, this lighter skinned young woman, who happen to more closely conform to our current beauty paradigms, had induced the kind of envy in her peers which they decided only a well-placed rumour could quash.

China, with its quick turnaround times and highly efficient factories, could quickly quash all competitors.

In previous years, Stosur said, she could not quash memories – be they good or bad – of her French Open stays.

But the dispute over ISDS and protests from farmers could yet quash Obama's hopes for US olive oil sales.

Another top Democratic fund-raiser who raised money for Mr. Gore last year was not enthusiastic about another run, but said Mr. Gore could still quash his potential rivals.

The PRI's power among peasants -- who live mostly on their crops and government assistance -- could not quash a palpable desire for change.