variants
or staunching
as in repressing
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The Murillo-Ortega dictatorship has been accused of repressing the Nicaraguan people — especially Catholic and LGBTQ citizens.—
Jake Shore,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026 -
People fed up with rolling blackouts have staged sporadic protests in recent days, banging pots and shouting slogans against the government, rare demonstrations in a country known for repressing dissent.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2026
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The drug has already taught the field that powerfully suppressing this key cancer driver actually works.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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By suppressing appetite, the body can direct more energy toward the immune response.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Despite squashing his beef with his former crew, Bam Margera will not be back for new stunts, but there will be archival footage of him and Ryan Dunn.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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Here’s to the people who strive and persevere and realize their dreams, without squashing the dignity of others.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The good news is that growing garlic near tomatoes can protect the harvest and keep pests from stunting the growth of your plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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If the winds don't blow or are light, sea breezes develop, stunting any warming, especially close to the coast.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Chubb said the majority of investors will keep turning back to what has been the driver of the bull run since late 2022.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Trains are turning back at Pearl/Arts District, Deep Ellum, Victory and EBJ Union stations.—
CBS Texas Staff,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The other 32 states plan to continue trying to convince a jury that Live Nation Entertainment and its ticketing subsidiary, Ticketmaster, are squelching competition and driving up prices for fans.—
Larry Neumeister,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The other 32 states plan to continue trying to convince a jury that Live Nation Entertainment and its ticketing subsidiary, Ticketmaster, are squelching competition and driving up prices for fans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Hadwick listed her priorities as suspending the state’s gas tax and increasing state spending on wildfire mitigation and fire education prevention programs.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mills cited financial resources as a reason for suspending her campaign.—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The role is especially exciting for Momoa for a reason stemming back to his childhood.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Higher electricity costs could dog incumbents Rising electricity rates stemming partially from data centers could spell trouble for the toss-up district Republicans as the politicians attempt to run on an affordability agenda against the backdrop of the Iran war.—
Caleigh Keating,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Stanching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stanching. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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