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Word: extinguish (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Lewis and his roommates tried to extinguish the blazing couch but had to leave the job to the horde of firemen who swarmed over the room with axes, flashlights, and a hose. Local urchins assumed salvage rights at 7:20 a.m. when firemen heaved the couch out the window...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Smouldering Sofa Brings Fire Dept. To Lowell House | 1/28/1950 | See Source »

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