public protests against the dictatorial government were always promptly slapped down
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The production runs for 2026 and 2027 are sold out, but future flyers can jump in the queue for the 2028 build now by slapping down a deposit of US$8,000.—New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025 And that’s the big ol’ marker general manager Adam Peters has slapped down on the table, a year-plus into his stint here.—David Aldridge, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025 But his vague inferences have been easily slapped down with clear details about prices not being met and no promises being made.—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 In the weeks leading up to the April 1 election, officials, including Tinley Park fire Chief Steve Klotz, had to slap down persistent rumors the Tinley and Orland fire agencies were studying a merger of operations.—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for slap down
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