suppress

Example Sentences

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"We found that flies consuming caffeine at night were less able to suppress movement, displaying impulsive behaviors such as reckless flying despite these aversive conditions."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Another target was motorcycle units, which have been central to efforts to suppress protests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

This comes as crude prices continued to climb after the IEA announcement did little to suppress prices.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Weight-loss drugs mimic hormones produced by the body after a meal to suppress appetite.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

And what happens if they suppress the activity in my prefrontal cortex—if they damage my ability to make decisions?

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth