repressing

Example Sentences

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Repressing those will not keep the reality of the war away from most Russians.

From New York Times • Feb. 28, 2022

Repressing, forgetting, or deluding myself was no longer an option.

From Salon • May 25, 2020

Repressing its rage to tell an important story, The Invisible War identifies soldiers who are true heroes because they dared to fight for justice.

From Time • Jun. 20, 2012

Repressing pugnacity, he kept his cool during all of his arrests for civil disobedience.

From Time Magazine Archive

Repressing a strong urge to throw something at him, Harry plowed on, “I still reckon he might have hidden something at Hogwarts.”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling