The grimy walls of the room had become oppressive.

Now, there's a return to glamour because even the no-makeup look was becoming oppressive.

It was almost noon and the heat had become oppressive.

Thirteen-foot windows flooded with light prevent the whole from becoming oppressive.

He seemed well aware that its popularity is in danger of becoming oppressive.

The social and political atmosphere was really becoming oppressive.

The sun was close to its zenith when they set out, and the heat was already becoming oppressive.

"He's been brainwashed by all his school programs, and it's become oppressive."

Anyhow; it had the effect of ending an interview which was becoming oppressive.

By 1937 the situation in Germany was becoming more and more oppressive.