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

He turned away after silencing the taunts, cupping his ear to The Kop, who were stunned into silence after his sixth Premier League goal versus Liverpool.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 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

“You’re making this up! I’m not going to let you—” “David,” Maddy said sharply, silencing her son, “she’s not lying.”

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld