inhibit
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It would inhibit communication with her friends, diminish the entertainment she enjoys and cut her off from role models.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
"If we want to delay the progression of a disease, we want to inhibit its negative aspect," Waller said.
From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026
"Instead of completely switching off MYC, future drugs could specifically inhibit only its ability to bind RNA. This would potentially leave its growth-promoting function untouched, but lift the tumor's cloak of invisibility," explains Eilers.
From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2026
It has also been shown to inhibit colon cancer growth and survival, and some evidence even suggests a protective effect against lung cancer in smokers.
From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026
“Her shoes killed her. I keep telling them, but they don’t listen. Poorly made shoes will torture your feet, inhibit your progress. Then you will stop.”
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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