squelches

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But for the most part, this being a show about the possibilities of even the most minimal stage, a minimal stage makes an apt enough setting, and the style enhances more than it squelches.

From New York Times • Oct. 30, 2022

Antiretroviral treatment squelches HIV reproduction but sensitive tests show that even with the most effective treatments, small populations of white blood cells studded with the CD4 receptor harbor HIV’s DNA in a latent state.

From Science Magazine • Aug. 3, 2022

Not only does the cutoff block out external voices, he said, it also squelches “the internal voice of the population that wanted to speak out.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2021

The American Civil Liberties Union, which represented the company and published the request Tuesday, says the case shows authorities demand more customer information than is authorized by law and unconstitutionally squelches public objections.

From US News • Oct. 4, 2016

Constantine of Greece has a German wife, Mrs. Dr. dear, and that fact squelches hope.

From Rilla of Ingleside by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)