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Squelching disagreement most of the time -- habitually buttoning one's lip -- does not mean one is cooperating.
I am Not Spartacus Michael Turton 2009
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Squelching speculation that the government was keen to expand its already far-reaching control of the economy, Mr. Shuvalov said that it didn't have the resources or expertise to manage many more big companies and signaled that the Kremlin was more interested in protecting and bolstering its foreign-exchange reserves, currently at just below $380 billion.
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Enforce a No Squelching rule in meetings and brainstorms.
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Squelching criticism doesn't fix Iraq or the economy.
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Sock Puppet: Squelching free speech?... you're a shallow misogynist with a silly blog, not a major news organization.
The absence of... Ann Althouse 2007
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Squelching his wayward thoughts, Steven bowed to Lady Camilla.
Chasing a Rogue Victoria Malvey 2002
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Squelching her fear for his sake, she gently reapplied the dressings and added new roller bandages around them so they would stay in place.
A Man Alone Mckenna, Lindsay 2001
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Squelching the inner glow that rose in response to that compliment, Sophie shot him a sceptical glance.
A Lady of Expectations Laurens, Stephanie 1995
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Squelching the inner glow that rose in response to that compliment, Sophie shot him a sceptical glance.
A Lady of Expectations Laurens, Stephanie 1995
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Squelching the impulse to try, he brought his left foot up again—to the highest niche in the rock.
Legacy Michael Jan Friedman 1990
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