suppression
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"We are at a critical early phase of establishing the GSF," said Jack Christofides, the special representative for the Gang Suppression Force, told the UN Security Council.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
According to the National Wildfire Suppression Assn., there are about 250 private sector fire response companies under federal contract, adding about 10,000 firefighters to U.S. efforts.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2025
Suppression, through preferentially removing low- and moderate-severity fire, also raised average fire severity by an amount equivalent to a century of fuel accumulation or climate change.
From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2024
Acting Police Chief Pamela Smith said in August the department was conducting a Robbery Suppression Initiative in areas where armed stick-ups and car thefts were occurring at a higher rate.
From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2023
Apart from the Suppression of Communism Act, two laws passed in 1950 formed the cornerstones of apartheid: the Population Registration Act and the Group Areas Act.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing suppression
Brave New World
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