as in suppresses
to keep from being publicly known
the governor vainly tried to cover up the growing scandal
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Light naturally suppresses melatonin, a sleep hormone, and activates your internal clock.—
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5 Mar. 2026 -
Cut screens at least one hour before bed Blue light from phones, tablets, and televisions suppresses melatonin production and keeps the brain in an alert state.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Covers (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covers%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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