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suppression

[suh-presh-uhn] / səˈprɛʃ ən /


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Researchers say this approach improved blood sugar regulation and body composition in animal studies while avoiding several side effects often linked to GLP-1 therapies, including appetite suppression, muscle loss, and digestive issues.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

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

Later in his life, Newton presided over the Royal Society, a fellowship of scientists, and was Master of the Mint, where he devoted his energies to the suppression of counterfeit coinage.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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