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silencer

[sahy-luhn-ser] / ˈsaɪ lən sər /


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It’s also a headwind for Alnylam, whose Amvuttra treatment will remain the only gene silencer for ATTR-CM, the analysts write, although long-term questions remain for the company’s next-generation silencer.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

They presented records showing that Peterson, who lived in Durham, N.C., bought silencer components online and researched subsonic ammunition, which is quieter than standard rounds.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 5, 2023

On Aug. 5, Card went to Coastal Defense Firearms in Auburn, next to Lewiston, to pick up a gun suppressor, or silencer, that he had ordered online, according to the shop’s owner, Rick LaChapelle.

From Seattle Times Oct. 31, 2023

Rick LaChapelle, owner of Coastal Defense Firearms, said Card purchased a suppressor, also called a silencer, online and arranged to pick it up at his shop.

From Washington Times Oct. 30, 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




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