Repression in example sentence

What was supposed to be a coordinated effort to protect civilians from ruthless repression and advance a peaceful transition – the plan developed by former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan – has now degenerated into a proxy war between the United States and Russia.

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They meant to rule by means of repression.

And occurrences of civil war and repression have declined since the end of the Cold War.

He'd be appalled at the repression of half the population because of their gender.

But again, consider this: the Civil Rights Movement in the United States navigated a minefield of political dangers, faced repression and overcame, won major policy concessions, navigated and innovated through risks.

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