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suppression

[suh-presh-uhn] / səˈprɛʃ ən /


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Researchers say this approach improved blood sugar regulation and body composition in animal studies while avoiding several side effects often linked to GLP-1 therapies, including appetite suppression, muscle loss, and digestive issues.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Local, state and tribal agencies will be able to apply for 75% reimbursement of their eligible fire suppression costs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

All-female Croatian band Lelek changed the tone with the powerful, folkloric harmonies of Andromeda – which addressed the suppression of women during the Ottoman Empire.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

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

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

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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