repressing

Example Sentences

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“We’re not making records that are just going to go sit on the shelf — these are records we’re continually repressing all the time anyway.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

"By removing them and repressing their return, we're threatening our own future survival," he said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

And in January, Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin recommended they "consider handling cases from the perspective of repressing human trafficking".

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

This strategy involves the central bank artificially repressing bond yields in the market.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

Or was it also about self- control, staying on top of your feelings, repressing those that got in the way of an emotionally difficult job?

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover