suppression
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All-female Croatian band Lelek changed the tone with the powerful, folkloric harmonies of Andromeda – which addressed the suppression of women during the Ottoman Empire.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Sentinel in March agreed to sell Spectrum’s Marioff division, which provides high-pressure water mist fire suppression solutions, to fellow private-equity firm Inflexion for an undisclosed amount.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
"We will not shrink back because of suppression," Lai said, flanked by Eswatini Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla who had flown to Taiwan with him and his delegation.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
In the early afternoon, former Georgia Rep. Stacey Abrams spoke with moderator Leigh Haber about artificial intelligence and voter suppression in front of an enthusiastic, packed crowd at USC’s Bovard Auditorium.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
All through the night, the woods had felt secretive, things had lurked and hovered, eyes had watched, there was something fearful in them, an air of suppression.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
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