suppressive

Example Sentences

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"These memory immune cells with latent suppressive properties act as a fail-safe mechanism in addition to the protection from traditional memory suppressive T cells."

From Science Daily • Sep. 21, 2023

That is why I believe protecting libraries from suppressive movements is a societal necessity.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023

They have been through their own suppressive or traumatic environments and fell in love.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2023

The church also says it never declared any of the women suppressive.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2022

But may become chronic through neglect or through suppressive drug treatment.

From Nature Cure by Lindlahr, Henry