suppressive

Example Sentences

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So, initially, scientists were surprised to find these suppressive cells persisting in mothers well beyond childbirth.

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

The Treatment of Acute Diseases by Natural Methods In the preceding chapters we have described the results of the wrong, that is, suppressive treatment of acute diseases.

From Nature Cure by Lindlahr, Henry