suppressive

Example Sentences

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Recurrent C. difficile infections occur after suppressive antibiotic treatments that knock out almost all of the normal gut flora.

From Science Daily • Oct. 13, 2023

That is why I believe protecting libraries from suppressive movements is a societal necessity.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023

They have been through their own suppressive or traumatic environments and fell in love.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2023

The two women who have taken the stand in the trial so far said they avoided going to law enforcement out of fear of being labeled suppressive.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2022

Was it Alexander or his court and ministers who bore the responsibility for the suppressive means that were employed?

From The Story of Russia by Bergen, R. Van