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

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

As a matter of fact, ice is more suppressive than antifever medicines.

From Nature Cure by Lindlahr, Henry