Sentence examples for under oppressive security from inspiring English sources

Belying the Russian claim, the vote was conducted under oppressive security.

There was a one-party state, a muzzled media and judiciary, and an oppressive security apparatus.

He writes: Parker insisted MI5 did not have or want an "all-pervasive, oppressive security apparatus".

But Parker insisted MI5 did not have or want an "all-pervasive, oppressive security apparatus".

Banks will become less like an efficient coffee shop competing with new products and more like airports, with oppressive security.

Apart from the clutter, the visitor cannot help but notice the oppressive security.

But the first landing of Air Force One on Cuban soil brought the oppressive security that is a feature of all modern presidential travel.

Others feel unwelcome due to oppressive security measures.

British people fall under oppressive French rule.

Her new husband says: "We have had to get married under oppressive circumstances.

When people live under oppressive dictators, they have no recourse but violence.