oppressive

Example Sentences

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There has been an absence of context in the reporting of England's activities in Australia, not least the oppressive Covid restrictions they endured four years ago.

From BBC

But once in state house, he has been accused of passing oppressive measures which he had previously opposed, such as the Cybersecurity Law.

From BBC

At eight tracks and 29 minutes, “Shine” is brief, which is good—the single blast of noise aside, the mood is so uniform that if it were any longer it would seem oppressive.

From The Wall Street Journal

However the same could be said of summer matches in the oppressive heat and humidity of Florida and Texas.

From Los Angeles Times

He said the claimants' complaints about the "harmful effects" were "shunned and ignored" before the nurses were "penalised and buried" in an "oppressive and ineffectual investigation process" carried out by the trust.

From BBC