silenced

Example Sentences

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At this, he is silenced by his grief and his memories.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

With more than 90 million copies sold worldwide, she hasn’t exactly been silenced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

“Public servants should not face punishment or be silenced for telling the truth about public or firefighter safety and on matters of public importance.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

In the evening, the mother of a victim, Sarah Lampert, addressed the media at the center, saying she wanted to speak for 12-year-old daughter Ticaria who had "a beautiful, strong voice that was silenced."

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

“I don’t understand a word of what you just said. Why don’t you have a choice? I know things are bad with your father, but surely he won’t—” She silenced him with a pointed stare.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas