stifle
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But a shortage of the particular chilli pepper used to create the quintessential Caribbean condiment is threatening to stifle supply, while sending costs for the region's producers soaring.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
They have said that the combined company could concentrate too much market power, stifle competition and lead to higher prices and poorer service.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
"We will vigorously oppose this effort to stifle and intimidate essential reporting," Sinha said.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
In a largely symbolic move, the OPEC+ nations announced Sunday that they would slightly increase crude production in June, as the war with Iran continues to stifle the world’s supply of oil.
From MarketWatch • May 3, 2026
At all costs, stifle my natural hideous laughter.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
Vocabulary lists containing stifle
The Diary of Anne Frank
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