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But in recent years, the country’s military has subdued many groups and the Philippine government has said there is no evidence the Akrams received military training in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

By Season 4, which began last week, Homelander has subdued his rivals and taken effective control of Vought.

From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2024

Gerckens and original music by Miriam Sturm and Michael Bodeen, has subdued charm.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2023

Despite the impact of the Games on his life, he hopes they succeed, and is saddened that the pandemic has subdued the high spirits that would normally surround them.

From Reuters • Jul. 1, 2021

Their mode of existence under the shadow of the Sultan's mercy, but without national representation or protection, has subdued them to a condition of patient endurance, and killed the energy of their nature.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 61, No. 376, February, 1847 by Various