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

Like Kempy he was an amazing silent partner in helping the clubs we worked for.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

Natalie Whelton, senior wealth adviser and wealth strategist at HB Wealth, said she works hard to help the more silent partner speak up in retirement planning.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

Disney has actually run Hulu since 2019, when Comcast ceded its authority to Disney and effectively became a silent partner.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2023

“We get you!” grinned Ted, who had thus far been a silent partner to the plans.

From Unexplored! by Chaffee, Allen