Sentence examples for repressive policy from inspiring English sources
His cooperation with the governing clique in Quebec and his repressive policy toward the French-Canadians were not popular.
Shunning a repressive policy, he tolerated the Fascist squadristi ("armed squads") when he could have crushed them, and, as the Fascists gained strength, he welcomed their support.
The Nationalists' victory in 1939 meant the loss of autonomy, however, and Gen. Francisco Franco's government adopted a repressive policy toward Catalan nationalism.
In the Papal States, Leo pursued a repressive policy while endeavouring to reorganize financial administration, but other governments opposed his foreign policies, thus effecting a political change.
Conditions in Catalonia remained unfavourable to writers after the war, with Gen. Francisco Franco adopting a repressive policy toward Catalan culture.
The action was prompted by a radio interview in Paris earlier this week in which Mr. Brahimi said Israel's repressive policy and Washington's support of it were poisoning the Middle East and aggravating the situation in Iraq.
His nationality policies reversed the repressive policies of Stalin.
In one area, repressive policies met their match: popular entertainment.
The repressive policies of Dmitry Tolstoy worked for a time.
According to Fergana News editor Daniil Kislov, Karimov's successor will probably continue his repressive policies.
Mubarak has been under pressure from Washington and Europe over his repressive policies for a long time.
