stifle
Example Sentences
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"We will vigorously oppose this effort to stifle and intimidate essential reporting," Sinha said.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Generic competition could influence the extent to which obesity pioneers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly continue to reap a windfall, and stifle the prospects of emerging rivals.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
They have asked the regulator to scrutinize the transaction, asserting that the combined company could concentrate too much market power, stifle competition and lead to higher prices and poorer service.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Coaches use it as a way to regroup, or simply to stifle the opposition.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
It suddenly made me very angry, that he should stifle my ambitions of getting into the University then come over and ask about my dead father as easy as saying good morning.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
Vocabulary lists containing stifle
The Diary of Anne Frank
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