silenced

Example Sentences

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The space of freedom has been narrowed, voices have been silenced, even freedom of movement can be restricted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

For all the Dodgers fans here, that’s quite the trip: a rout that silenced a hostile crowd one day, hot dogs valued at 55 cents in U.S. currency the next.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

At this, he is silenced by his grief and his memories.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

That appeared to pave the way for the emperor's daughter to rise to the Chrysanthemum Throne, but the birth of Prince Hisahito, the emperor's nephew, the following year silenced the debate.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

The elderly men whose voices hardly rose above a whisper, because they were so used to being listened to, were silenced completely in the ruckus.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver