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suppression

[suh-presh-uhn] / səˈprɛʃ ən /


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Sentinel in March agreed to sell Spectrum’s Marioff division, which provides high-pressure water mist fire suppression solutions, to fellow private-equity firm Inflexion for an undisclosed amount.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

"Differences between the two sides must be handled through peaceful and equal means, rather than by using suppression and intimidation," spokesman Lee Kuen-cheng said.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

This breakthrough could eventually support the development of new treatments that take advantage of the nutrient's roles in memory, learning, and cancer suppression.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Used for lactation suppression, nutrition, a cute hat or coleslaw.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

As they entered the basement, the sound of the steam thundering into the suppression pool was overwhelming.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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