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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 variable nobody can control Geopolitical uncertainty, especially the war in Iran, is raising volatility in rates and suppressing demand worldwide.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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In many cases, survival required suppressing fear, sadness and even physical pain.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The actor ended up growing a beard and added some makeup, squashing most concerns that his cover might be blown.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 May 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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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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But French Fiction is turning back after running a one-and-one-sixteenth-mile race at the Ashland.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 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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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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County public health officials directed ambulances to stop transporting patients to Anaheim Global Medical Center, suspending the general hospital’s designation as an emergency receiving center as of Wednesday, May 6.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Spirit Airlines credit cards remain active despite the airline suspending flight operations.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 May 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 8 May. 2026.
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