silent partner

Example Sentences

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Much that is worth reading has been written about consciousness and its silent partner, the unconscious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

It is the silent partner in every coal operation, and China’s operations are enormous.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

His defence was immaculate as he played the silent partner.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

Over the past three months she discovered that throwing events with a silent partner isn’t as difficult as she thought.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024

And indeed, the Star did reward the efforts of both its new editor and his silent partner.

From The Torch Bearer by Marquis, Reina Melcher