Melancholy Hearts: Chapter Four
The more support they had, the more they could oppress the poor. the more the poor was oppressed, the more work could be shoved upon them. the more work shoved upon them, the less time they had to do wrong. it was a simple chain.
War And Love, Part Four
Other things were covering me, and i could feel the stale air becoming more and more oppressive. i cried out wordlessly once, twice, three times, all to no avail. i struggled more, and only succeeded in making my wounds throb more and more.
Reunion: Chapter 10
Very few canis gave up, living under the thumb of oppression and poverty had created a hardy breed of people that were persistent in their goals and determination.
Dystopian New York.
The statue of liberty was gone as the new government considered it "a symbol of oppressive capitalism" and had it torn down. times square had once been a bustling area where free companies used to advertised their products and services to the people.
Chapter IX: Furrther Confusion
However, had i brought the weight of my army against them, the survivors would use that as an excuse to say i am oppressing them. it's been a shortlived, purely defensive battle, for the past month." "hmm," mark replied, taking this all in quickly.
Night Terrors
The scent of copper was sickening, almost oppressive, weighing the air with the stench of death and rot as the creature feasted upon her victim.
Desperate Mission
The air was oppressive - almost unbearably hot and humid, even under the protective canopy of the trees. they brandished their rifles, prepared to fight off any assault.
3:18 The Hand Of God
It was the smell of poverty and oppression. but it was because of that smell he held the status he did. it's not like the stench was a direct cause, more like an aftereffect.
The Wolves of Gryning: Chapter 18
The air here felt oppressive, heavier even than in the dank cellars where she'd been tortured. she felt her skin begin to crawl - then she heard a scream, and nearly leapt out of her hide. her blood raced.
The Wolves of Gryning: Chapter 11
When finally he had learned everything, he made the climb back up out of the library and left the oppressive black stones of the tower. his journeying wasn't yet over, and he finally called upon his powers to travel.
Feyrahl, FA Ch 1.5
Chuckling softly, gregor brought his paws back together and the oppressive atmosphere disappeared as quickly as the light. "one reason, lady fuller. one of many."
Entrapment
And, although it retained a dignified air to its silhouette rising from the crest of the hill, there was something sinister in its figure, dark and oppressive against the skyline.