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Two decades of international sanctions and a currency in free fall have squelched imports of instruments and research materials, halting experiments.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 11, 2023

In their efforts to consolidate and preserve a diverse coalition across ideological and religious bounds, the protests have squelched many voices raised against the decades-long oppression in their midst.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2023

We witness Updike’s will in the face of repeated early rejections, rebuffs that would have squelched the drive of a less determined artist.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2014

“It was his natural reaction, but probably if he could do it again, he would have squelched it.”

From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2013

A 100th per cent tax on some people's patriotism might have squelched it altogether.

From The Masques of Ottawa by Bridle, Augustus