insuppressible
Example Sentences
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Still, an outsider might fret for these lads, fearful that one might say the word “M – – – – – – – -” someday, then suffer an insuppressible cough or hiccup that would obfuscate the “State” portion, then suffer notoriety through the remainder of life.
From Washington Post
It came in July, when Ryan Stamper, the former Florida linebacker and current Buckeyes player-development coordinator, witnessed a surpassing workout of pained screams and insuppressible tears.
From Washington Post
So far, his surge to the top of the polls has proved insuppressible: His provocative remarks, such as questioning Senator John McCain’s heroism in Vietnam, and rebukes by his rivals have only enhanced his image as a to-hell-with-it outsider, which particularly resonates with disaffected voters.
From New York Times
I started at Slate as an intern 2½ years ago, and a colleague recently informed me that my superiors surreptitiously nicknamed me “Sparky” due to my insuppressible exuberance.
From Slate
It clung to the air like the fetid musk of cigar smoke and the bitter memories of shrill, choked words and insuppressible mortification.
From New York Times
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