silencing

Example Sentences

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By systematically silencing genes, the scientists observed which ones had the greatest impact on slowing or stopping cancer cell growth.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

On this night, the mercenaries prevailed, in a pummeling so relentless and a silencing so rapid that a three-peat appeared all but inevitable: Dodgers 14, Blue Jays 2.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"This is a setback, but the movement to defend people and the planet has always faced setbacks and resistance, and Energy Transfer will fail in its goal of silencing its critics."

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

He hasn't posted a video for three years and says in spite of his legal victory, the Saudi government has succeeded in silencing him.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

“Where is my tea?” came a shout from the top of the stairs, the strident voice silencing the singing and ending Ophie’s happy reverie.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland