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suppression

[suh-presh-uhn] / səˈprɛʃ ən /


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Today, black voter registration in the South, where black voter suppression was most pronounced in the Jim Crow era, is higher than in other regions of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Many of them have been linked to endocrine disruption, neurological disorders, immune system suppression and even cancer.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 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

Tuesday and jumped into offensive mode, coordinating roof ventilation, fire suppression and salvage operations on the third floor, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The torus, or suppression pool, sits like a giant hollow doughnut below the reactor vessel.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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