silencer

Example Sentences

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Set aside for a moment whether this two-seat, 577-hp luxury convertible, this bazooka with a mink silencer, is any fun to drive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Robert Card was refused a silencer for a firearm after he admitted that he was committed to a mental health facility, a local store owner said.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2023

MarShawn Lloyd hit LeBron James’ silencer celebration after his first touchdown run against Colorado.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2023

Prosecutors, though, said the law governing silencers covers devices intended for use as a silencer, regardless of whether they are functional or sold under another name.

From Washington Times • Apr. 13, 2023

In addition to his parachute, Powers wore a pack outfitted with survival gear, including emergency food, a hunting knife, and a .22-caliber pistol with a silencer attached.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau