stifle

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They could also stifle key parts of the U.S. economy such as housing that are already struggling under the weight of high borrowing costs.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

All of which arguably stifle the abandon, or even the havoc, that is often characteristic of the world's biggest cities.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

He said it would make it easier to stifle criticisms of policies that he says make it difficult to do business in California.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Supporters of the development say it generates jobs and tax revenue, while conservationists fear the developments may stifle the very spectacle hundreds of thousands of tourists visit to see each year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

Zero’s absence would stunt the growth of mathematics, stifle innovation in science, and, incidentally, make a mess of the calendar.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife