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suppress

[suh-pres] / səˈprɛs /


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Rollin’s business has helped treat people with eating disorders who’ve obtained GLP-1 medications to suppress their appetites, as well as those who were triggered into disordered eating while taking the drugs for approved conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Defense attorneys in previous hearings sought to suppress various evidence and unsuccessfully attempted to ban cameras from the courtroom during the preliminary proceedings that began on Monday.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

“According to some of the American published sources, the cause of the conflict was put down to Tripoli’s piracy and America’s determination to suppress it,” Folayan wrote.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

At the same time, the team is screening large families of two dimensional materials and surface chemistries to identify combinations that can either enhance or suppress water reactivity for specific technological applications.

From Science Daily Jul. 2, 2026

I suppress the urge to roll my eyes.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

Borrowers who are highly qualified are often more likely to overpay because their lack of approval anxiety suppresses the motivation to comparison shop, according to the research.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

Similar to its injection form, the tablets contain semaglutide that works by mimicking the actions of a natural hormone called GLP-1 that suppresses appetite and slows digestion to keep you feeling fuller and less hungry.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

Instead, the surrounding gravity effectively suppresses its influence, making it appear weak.

From Science Daily Apr. 24, 2026

The paradox is that AI promises exponential growth, yet fear-based adoption suppresses the very innovation that companies seek.

From MarketWatch Dec. 18, 2025

The clerk suppresses a look of horror before reaching for the tray on the very bottom rack.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

When used together, the compounds strongly suppressed Roseburia intestinalis and Parabacteroides merdae.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

The Schwab strategists began pondering this three years ago as what they called the “great moderation” era — two decades of disinflation, suppressed volatility and reduced supply shocks — was over.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

Badakhshon Tursunova -- born when Tajikistan was still part of the Soviet Union, which suppressed religion -- was named after a region her mother came from.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

States including Montana, California and New York are already taking steps to loosen the regulations that have historically suppressed housing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

Penelope suppressed the urge to go throw her arms around the neck of this enigmatic fellow and give him a hug of thanks.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

"The world to a lot of us is very loud, very noisy, very crowded, very bright, very smelly, and it's exhausting suppressing your response to all of this and carrying on."

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

The logic was simple: If an unspoken rule is suppressing what fathers admit they want, naming the rule and waving it away should change their answers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

That’s led to fears that the tax, in some ways, is making the affordability crisis worse by suppressing new supply.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

By suppressing PCSK9, the treatment helps cells absorb more cholesterol, reducing the amount circulating in the blood and limiting buildup in the arteries.

From Science Daily May 1, 2026

“No, it’s okay, Mr. Bagman,” said Harry, suppressing a smile, “I think I can find the castle on my own, thanks.”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling




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