silencing

Example Sentences

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Silencing the music wouldn’t have created jobs, stabilized families or reduced violence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

As it happens, one exists: the Silencing Science Tracker posted by Columbia Law School.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

Silencing the genes that encode the alpha2delta1 receptor restored the fat tissue to normal function, indicating that gabapentin -- which targets alpha2delta1 and its partner, alpha2delta2 -- was a good treatment candidate.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024

Silencing talk of suicide has proven to not be the answer either, since this fosters shame and hinders help-seeking measures such as the use of helplines, therapy and safe conversations.

From Salon • Sep. 24, 2023

Though at first enjoyable, Fwooper song will eventually drive the listener to insanity and the Fwooper is consequently sold with a Silencing Charm upon it, which will need monthly reinforcement.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling