repressing

Example Sentences

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These forces effectively run much of the economy and maintain internal order, repressing internal dissent and opposition.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

People fed up with rolling blackouts have staged sporadic protests in recent days, banging pots and shouting slogans against the government, rare demonstrations in a country known for repressing dissent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

And in January, Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin recommended they "consider handling cases from the perspective of repressing human trafficking".

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

This strategy involves the central bank artificially repressing bond yields in the market.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

“I’ve always been very good at repressing unpleasant things.”

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer