suppressed

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The singer said identity growing up was difficult and often suppressed, describing it as "incredibly painful" when it was not understood.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

It’s possible, Whelton said, that spraying copious amounts of water on the tank had effectively suppressed much of the toxic vapors and the airborne risk.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

“The evidence found during the search of the backpack at the McDonald’s must be suppressed, including the magazine, cellphone, passport, wallet and computer chip,” he wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

"But the wider effect is higher prices for imported food and especially fuel, suppressed legitimate fishing and potentially heavier external naval patrols that complicate ordinary maritime life," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Instead of sharing these important mathematical discoveries, the Pythagoreans suppressed the knowledge of V2 and the dodecahedron.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan