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repressive

[ri-pres-iv] / rɪˈprɛs ɪv /


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After the second World War, Enver Hoxha ushered in a severely isolated and repressive Communist regime.

From Slate Sep. 8, 2026

Chilling effects are thus not only repressive – causing self-censorship – but productive.

From Salon May 28, 2026

Utopia 56 blamed "repressive" policies by the French and British governments for the latest tragedy.

From Barron's May 3, 2026

Iran is consistently ranked as one of the most repressive countries in the world for press freedom.

From BBC Apr. 11, 2026

But Diem’s government had become increasingly corrupt and repressive.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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