suppressed

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The singer said identity growing up was difficult and often suppressed, describing it as "incredibly painful" when it was not understood.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

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

“The evidence found during the search of the backpack at the McDonald’s must be suppressed, including the magazine, cellphone, passport, wallet and computer chip,” he wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

When a couple of hours had passed I heard something stirring in the Count’s room, something like a sharp wail quickly suppressed; and then there was silence, deep, awful silence, which chilled me.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker