Example Sentences

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Now, while Haaland's impressive haul of 29 goals for the campaign still leads the way, Semenyo - and others - are silencing those who feared City were too reliant on the Norwegian's goals.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Rather than find ways to encourage discussions about objectionable points of view, some schools are silencing them.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2024

“With Grover I always kept in my mind that this story is for all the people who are silencing themselves,” said Ma.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2020

They complain that government procedures and red tape are silencing them or severely restricting their freedom to report on their research.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2014