suppressive

Example Sentences

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The book was banned in Boston — a phrase for suppressive moral outrage that survives to this day.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025

In addition to previously known short-term immune system adjustments, the researchers found that the mother's body keeps a longer-term supply of immune suppressive T cells that specifically recognize the next fetus by the same couple.

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

Usually some direction should be given to play, but this direction should not be suppressive, and should be given by a leader who understands and sympathizes with child nature.

From Rural Life and the Rural School by Kennedy, Joseph