silenced

Example Sentences

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"We won't be silenced," the chairman of the Sikh Federation of Canada told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

But we agree on this: When shareholders’ voices are silenced, our capital markets lose accountability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 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

Karen says she also felt she wanted to waive her lifelong right to anonymity after many years of feeling silenced.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Bull crowed with delight, a self-indulgent but euphoric eruption that silenced his wife’s catcalls for the moment.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy