oppressor
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In a pan-Indian context, English is an equalizer, not an oppressor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025
The workers were already resentful of their exploitation by foreign companies and their collaborators; now was an opportunity to make common cause against a hated oppressor.
From Salon ● May 4, 2024
“Daddy was always very proud of his time in the Army, even though he later understood and saw the United States military as an oppressor of our people,” says his daughter, Noemí Sánchez González.
From National Geographic ● Nov. 10, 2023
He cites the observation by Elie Wiesel that “neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2023
When I walked out of prison, that was my mission, to liberate the oppressed and the oppressor both.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
“I focused on the voices of the people, the voices of my friends and comrades, I believe that’s what kept me alive, hearing them continue the fight despite how aggressive our oppressors were,” K said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2026
It doesn’t see the world as a battle between oppressors and the oppressed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
The set proves that having standards and integrity, even in the face of your oppressors and the ugliness they broadcast, will create something beautiful enough to combat even the most despicable reality.
From Salon ● Apr. 16, 2025
Everett explains that "any enslaved, imprisoned or oppressed people find a way to speak to each other in the presence of their oppressors that will not allow entry."
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2024
Tlacaelel insisted that in addition to destroying the codices of their former oppressors the Mexica should set fire to their own codices.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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Every Falling Star
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A Night Divided
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