oppressive
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God, like family, can be oppressive, but you miss him when you lose him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
A "widespread and significant" heat wave is predicted to bring oppressive temperatures to drought-hit western US states over the weekend, with all-time records at risk of falling, the National Weather Service said Friday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
It said the installation harmed a neighbouring property because of its "overbearing scale, oppressive sense of enclosure and stark industrial appearance".
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
This combination of high pollen levels, very warm days and oppressive nights can be particularly troublesome for hay fever sufferers.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
The dyeing yard, affected by the fire, was already sultry and almost oppressive.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
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