variants
or staunching
as in repressing
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Hamas’s response fluctuated between allowing discontent and repressing the demonstrations.—
Leila Seurat,
Foreign Affairs,
26 Aug. 2025 -
Most of the international community rejects the idea that Ukraine is repressing Russian language and culture and says Russia launched its invasion under false pretenses.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
24 Aug. 2025
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In this growing method, fruit trees are grown near particular companion plants that benefit fruit tree growth, such as pest-repelling flowers, soil-improving legumes, or weed-suppressing groundcovers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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Practical strategies to keep anger in check Great leaders understand that emotional discipline is not about suppressing feelings but instead channeling them productively.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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But don’t just stand there and dither until the world gets around to squashing you like a bug.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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Saturday night, with the tying run on third base in the eighth inning, Hayes made yet another great play, squashing a squeeze bunt attempt by Caleb Durbin by charging from third base, bare-handing the ball and uncorking a perfect, off-balance throw to first base.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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In sub-Saharan Africa, integrated crop-livestock systems have been shown to boost household food production and reduce stunting rates.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Chapman is in the midst of a career season at age 37, turning back the clock to re-establish himself as one of baseball’s most dominant closers.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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Lane picked up three on first down, but the Otay Ranch defense stiffened, turning back the next two runs for no gain.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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In between times, there are long shots of the gingko, tree’s-eye views of what is happening on the ground and squelching closeups of germinating seeds – luscious and inescapably sensual.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Wiley and her group trudged through the murky water in the morning, feet squelching in the muck.—
Jack Prator,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Placing these workers on leave and now firing or suspending them months later has wasted over 47,000 work hours and $2 million.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The mayor was one of seven council members who voted to modify the Unity Council and one of six in favor of temporarily suspending the anti-discrimination chapter in city code.—
Rachel Royster
September 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025
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Even though Josh and Arteta have a good relationship, stemming back to when Arteta played for the club, Lewis is the conduit between the club and ownership.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The news was certainly a shock to many, with concerns stemming mostly from the unknown.—
Dana Reboe,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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