repress

Example Sentences

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“And so it looks as though the strike campaign may be organized around trying to erode the ability of the regime to repress in those areas.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

It said it will be sanctioning multiple entities, individuals and vessels to “stem the flow of revenue that the regime in Tehran uses to support terrorism abroad and repress its citizens.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

Like many LGBTQ+ amateur athletes, Kortuem has a nagging feeling that having to repress a part of his personality stopped him being his best - and potentially cost him sporting opportunities.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Among white Americans are committed segregationists who will repress regardless—and others who are uneasy about repression but uncertain about protesters’ aims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Men are never so dishonest that they will repress an ally with such a flagrant display of ingratitude.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli