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
Normal night-time melatonin production is often suppressed in night shift workers.
From Science Daily • May 30, 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
"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
“Videos? Annabeth muttered, which was basically calling herself an idiot in Greek. Her second-in-command, Malcolm, suppressed a smile. “
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing suppressed
The Hobbit
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