oppressive

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Popular methodologies today for middle and high schools stress group work, projects, technology, and an oppressive focus on math and science curriculums.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

We can and should hope for a better outcome for Iranians than for Iraqis: freedom from an oppressive regime, minimal death and destruction, a smooth democratic transition, a functional democracy, a peaceful and prosperous society.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

In the build up to the 1966 coup, Nkrumah had faced criticism that he was becoming increasingly oppressive.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Joan Almedilla, who plays Aurora Aquino in the Taper production, said her wish is for audiences to feel a collective call-to-action against oppressive leaders.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

As if to make things still more oppressive, M. Yoshoto’s handwriting was just barely legible.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger