suppression
Example Sentences
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But the Shah was a problematic figure, obscene in his displays of wealth and ruthless in his suppression of dissent.
Transparency of donations, rather than the suppression of speech, is the best response to concerns about corruption.
From MarketWatch
Theodosius was the Christian Roman emperor who embraced the Nicene Creed as the religion of empire in the late fourth century, conducting a single-minded suppression of paganism in the lands over which he ruled.
He reportedly spoke only one word -- "yeah" -- when asked by the judge whether he had heard a discussion about the extension of suppression orders.
From Barron's
“The more we face containment and suppression, the more we must promote open cooperation in the cultural field, and showcase a credible, lovely and respectable image of China,“ Li told a forum in May.
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