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muzzle

[muhz-uhl] / ˈmʌz əl /
NOUN
covering for control
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Deborah famously tried to muzzle Ava a few times, only to back off when she realized that by hurting her protégé, she was wounding herself.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

NGOs have criticised the move as an attempt to muzzle criticism of corruption.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

Because no shell casings or muzzle flash was seen in surveillance video, police suspect the shooter used an airsoft handgun.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

AT&T then sued BBB National Programs, of which NAD is a division, accusing the group of seeking to muzzle free speech.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

Immediately, Dismay shoved his muzzle into the opening Declaration had made.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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