oppressor

Example Sentences

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Linda, a “Survivor” fan who pleasure-reads books about making it in the wild, suddenly gains strength over her corporate oppressor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The workers were already resentful of their exploitation by foreign companies and their collaborators; now was an opportunity to make common cause against a hated oppressor.

From Salon • May 4, 2024

“Daddy was always very proud of his time in the Army, even though he later understood and saw the United States military as an oppressor of our people,” says his daughter, Noemí Sánchez González.

From National Geographic • Nov. 10, 2023

The series became a chance to reflect on overarching human themes from the perspective of both the rebels and the oppressor while keeping the action grounded in realistic characters and emotion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2023

When I walked out of prison, that was my mission, to liberate the oppressed and the oppressor both.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela