oppressions

Pray, Sir, attend to the reason for their opinion that the government of this their instrument is more calamitous to the country than the ravages of war: -- Because, say they, his oppressions are "_without intermission_; the others are temporary; -- by all which _oppressions_ we believe the

The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 02 (of 12) Edmund Burke 1763

The sanctified hypocrites, who called their oppressions the spoiling of the Egyptians, and their rigid severity the dominion of the elect, interlarded all their iniquities with long and fervent prayers, saved themselves from blushing by their pious grimaces, and exercised, in the name of the Lord, all their cruelty on men.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part E. From Charles I. to Cromwell David Hume 1743

Soon we are debating "oppressions" that are patently absurd.

Philocrites: Counterculture in 'Knocking on Heaven's Door.' 2006

We can only say that it was anterior to the judgeship of Jephthah, and was followed, like the other "oppressions," by a "deliverance."

History of Phoenicia George Rawlinson 1857

"oppressions" which now (in "the beginning") perplex their faith, will be found by God's working to be overruled to their good.

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

Now all freedom advocates and human rights defenders understand that homosexual rights are human rights … In Iran and other countries where social and human freedoms are non-existent, homosexuals are submitted to the worst tortures, persecutions and oppressions.

Global Voices in English » Iran: Blogging against homophobia 2009

Sometimes the oppressions are more subtle, unintentional, even.

Yet another trans 101, in which Helen tells cis people What’s What 2009

So those two oppressions, although they exist side-by-side, also interact dynamically to create a third.

Yet another trans 101, in which Helen tells cis people What’s What 2009

Steinem inspired me to reengage my public voice against oppressions of all kinds.

Beth Weinstock: Gloria Steinem Is Alive and Well, Reminding Us 'That Perfect Is Boring' and 'Beauty Is Irregular' Beth Weinstock 2011

Steinem inspired me to reengage my public voice against oppressions of all kinds.

Beth Weinstock: Gloria Steinem Is Alive and Well, Reminding Us 'That Perfect Is Boring' and 'Beauty Is Irregular' Beth Weinstock 2011