oppressive
Example Sentences
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Some of these events took place in oppressive heat.
From Salon
But his work over many decades sets historical, even mythic figures in conflict with oppressive religious and political systems.
From BBC
There has been an absence of context in the reporting of England's activities in Australia, not least the oppressive Covid restrictions they endured four years ago.
From BBC
But once in state house, he has been accused of passing oppressive measures which he had previously opposed, such as the Cybersecurity Law.
From BBC
At eight tracks and 29 minutes, “Shine” is brief, which is good—the single blast of noise aside, the mood is so uniform that if it were any longer it would seem oppressive.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
