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oppressor

[uh-pres-er] / əˈprɛs ər /


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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

"I have no fear, you are behind me and by my side. I have no fear because the nation is united. The nation is united against the oppressor," the letter said according to Reuters.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2025

In an Instagram video on Wednesday, Neeleman said her husband was portrayed as an oppressor.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024

Varying somewhat by era, country and circumstance, the mob invents its chosen oppressor in its own image.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2024

I would have felt a little giddy if Miss Marva Hendrix hadn’t soured the day by making me out to be my sisters’ oppressor.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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