suppressed

Example Sentences

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It’s possible, Whelton said, that spraying copious amounts of water on the tank had effectively suppressed much of the toxic vapors and the airborne risk.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Judge Gregory Carro ruled on Monday that certain evidence "must be suppressed, including the magazine, cellphone, passport, wallet and computer chip" found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Older mice that received the restored microbiome had suppressed MDM2 levels that more closely resembled those seen in younger animals.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

"But the wider effect is higher prices for imported food and especially fuel, suppressed legitimate fishing and potentially heavier external naval patrols that complicate ordinary maritime life," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

She skidded down the hill on feet made clumsy from suppressed emotion, and sank down on the ground beside her mother’s grave, clutching her knees tight to her chest.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo