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Recent Examples of inhibitor
Specifically, Isaacson wonders about the long-term effects of her medication, a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that is known to raise blood pressure.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
In the high-stakes leadership landscape of 2026, traditional resilience is increasingly being recognized as a performance inhibitor rather than an asset.
—Ginger Gentile, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The need-to-know this morning Alumis said envudeucitinib, its oral TYK2 inhibitor, achieved multiple skin-clearance efficacy goals in two Phase 3 clinical trials involving patients with plaque psoriasis.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
Most were taking either a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Dec. 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
In the high-stakes leadership landscape of 2026, traditional resilience is increasingly being recognized as a performance inhibitor rather than an asset.
—Ginger Gentile, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The need-to-know this morning Alumis said envudeucitinib, its oral TYK2 inhibitor, achieved multiple skin-clearance efficacy goals in two Phase 3 clinical trials involving patients with plaque psoriasis.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
Most were taking either a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibitor
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Under New Mexico’s new law, which takes effect in May and will be in place for the state’s June 2 primary, people who experience intimidation or obstruction at the polls from federal agents or military personnel can file a civil lawsuit seeking relief in state courts.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Valente was also charged with obstruction of justice.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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At full height, the ship has an air draft of about 328 feet, but the tilting system enables the masts to lower when necessary, allowing the vessel to pass beneath bridges or other obstacles along its route, The Maritime Executive writes.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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The war is constraining oil exports and prompting major producers like Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iraq to scale back output as shipments face growing obstacles.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Because college football players can’t unionize and bargain rules, anti-tampering and other prohibitions aren’t exempt from antitrust scrutiny and can be challenged as unreasonable restraints on trade and price-fixing schemes.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Heller notes that restraint matters too—excessive throw pillows can make a primary bedroom feel fussy.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Although global turmoil, including Russia's war in Ukraine, has revived debate over Japan acquiring nuclear weapons, domestic support remains low because of legal and political constraints.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Because gout, too, imposes constraint and requires accommodation.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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Because Sony and Honda each own 50% of Sony Honda Mobility, the companies reduce their liability by sharing risk, said auto analyst Kristin Shaw.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Throw two characters who ultimately prove themselves to be a liability to the organized crime dynamic, therein lies the comedy.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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Washington has grown increasingly concerned about China’s stranglehold over certain minerals and is looking to develop alternative sources.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The effect was a stranglehold on Russia’s exports, depriving Putin’s war effort of at least $500 billion, experts say.—
Gavin J. Quinton
March 10,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Inhibitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhibitor. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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