stifle

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Business and technology groups have opposed the bill, arguing that the new regulations and the right to sue would stifle investment in AI-powered learning tools.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Oatly's general manager for the UK and Ireland, Bryan Carroll, said the case was "a way to stifle competition and is not in the interests of the British public".

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Rosenior's switch to a three-man central defence allowed Chelsea to stifle Arsenal in a scrappy first half.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Lin posited that Silicon Valley’s resource abundance could stifle development in more efficient architecture.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 24, 2026

“Or perhaps,” he added, unable to stifle the dread suddenly filling him, “they meant us to find it.”

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander