oppressed
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Talarico, believing God is on the side of the oppressed and the marginalized, focuses his message to voters on equity and protecting personal freedom.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Years later, she testified against him, but rather than feeling empowered, she felt "oppressed and helpless" as she watched the man walk free under decades-old laws Hong Kong is now seeking to overhaul.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
This led to head coach Amir Ghalenoei saying they are the "most oppressed" team at the tournament following a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in Los Angeles in their opening game.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
The resource curse got its name for a reason, the strange alchemy by which having lots of oil keeps a country poor and oppressed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
“I’m sorry, Aunty. I’m sorry, Hank. I am oppressed, Atticus.”
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
Vocabulary lists containing oppressed
Beowulf vocabulary
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Macbeth's "Is this a dagger..." soliloquy
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"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 2
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