silent partner
Example Sentences
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Much that is worth reading has been written about consciousness and its silent partner, the unconscious.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
It is the silent partner in every coal operation, and China’s operations are enormous.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 21, 2026
July 30, 2025A previous version of this article described Kay Elyse as a silent partner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2025
His defence was immaculate as he played the silent partner.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2025
You have proven yourself an admirable silent partner, since you have allowed me to have my own way, paying the bills and asking no questions, till now.
From An Artist in Crime by Rodrigues Ottolengui
