silenced
Example Sentences
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The researchers selectively silenced neurons associated with doublesex.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
“There was some talk that our defense and goalkeeping weren’t up to par. But I think we’ve silenced a lot of critics,” Cubarsí said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
He is speaking to us trackside at Crystal Palace, its grandstands and shuttered scoreboard almost silenced and yearning to return to their former glory.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
"But in Iran, they are more easily silenced."
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
Bull Meecham was already awake and his hand silenced the alarm almost as soon as it began.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
