suppress

Example Sentences

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This “lock-in effect” has helped freeze the housing market for three straight years, suppressing the number of U.S. homes for sale and keeping inventory well below historic levels for most of that period.

From The Wall Street Journal

Why it’s vital: A cosy family-friendly watch for everyone, this short is a tribute to how such cultural celebrations – which were once suppressed and outlawed – are essential for community, intergenerational connection and joy.–

From Salon

"Instead of suppressing those fires and putting them out, we've got to let them do good ecological work to help us tackle this challenge when risk is low."

From Science Daily

The paradox is that AI promises exponential growth, yet fear-based adoption suppresses the very innovation that companies seek.

From MarketWatch

I didn’t recognize or had maybe suppressed the idea of using that part of me to gain power in the world.

From Los Angeles Times