suppress
verb (used with object)
to put an end to the activities of (a person, body of persons, etc.).
has been suppressing
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present perfect progressiveof suppress (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The shortfall suggests that some process has been suppressing star formation.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 19, 2026
Scientists warn 2023 could be even warmer, as a climate phenomenon called La Niña - which has been suppressing global temperatures - has come to an end.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2023
The government's extension of coronavirus curbs has been suppressing shopper turnout and prevented sales from recovering to their pre-pandemic levels, a retail manager said.
From Reuters ● Mar. 15, 2022
"A paper published this year...estimates that prolific saving by the top 5% has been suppressing demand since the mid-1980s."
From Economist ● Dec. 12, 2013
I have just found out that my step-mother has been suppressing his letters to me.
From The Top of the World by Ethel M. (Ethel May) Dell
