silencing
- present participle of silence.
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 of the SIX2 gene, on the other hand, significantly reduced the malignancy of cancer cells that are resistant to hormonal therapies," Doctoral Researcher Noora Leppänen of the University of Eastern Finland notes.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 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
