Example Sentences

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Iran aspires to become a key regional player in emerging technologies, despite decades of international sanctions that have stifled its development.

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

The Justice Department sued to stop the merger, arguing that it would have stifled competition and hurt authors.

From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2022

The statement by Pugacheva on Instagram on Sunday is a notable slap from a prominent figure at Russian authorities, who have stifled dissent in recent years.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2022

The power problems have stifled economic growth in a country beset by high unemployment.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2021

I have stifled as best I could these uncertain terrors.

From The Blue Wall A Story of Strangeness and Struggle by Child, Richard Washburn