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suppression

[suh-presh-uhn] / səˈprɛʃ ən /


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The charges include the suppression of intelligence, with prosecutors alleging the defendants were intent on destabilising the state and failed to disclose information that could have helped prevent terrorism.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Many of them have been linked to endocrine disruption, neurological disorders, immune system suppression and even cancer.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Birotte said he agreed with the defense attorneys that the failure to turn over discovery constituted a Brady violation, in which suppression of evidence favorable to the defense violates due process.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

After confirming eligibility, participants underwent a dexamethasone suppression test.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

I wonder if its social extrapolation is a major reason for attempts at its suppression.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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