stifle
Example Sentences
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It has thwarted explorers and stifled merchants’ ambitions.
Beijing also is working among Chinese student associations to stifle criticism of China on U.S. campuses, academic institutions and think tanks, the report said.
From Washington Times
It built momentum for him in the room — and onscreen for the television audience — and stifled Ms. Collins as she repeatedly tried to interrupt him with facts and correctives.
From New York Times
If banks pull back on their lending, that could act like rate increases and further stifle the economy.
From Seattle Times
One of the Fed’s goals in raising interest 10 times in the past 14 months is to cool the job market and stifle rising wages.
From Seattle Times
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