has silenced
- present perfect of silence (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The success of the Women's World Cup has silenced critics who questioned expanding the tournament to 32 nations, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2023
But he has silenced most of the naysayers with a solid season and a history-making postseason debut, leading the Giants to their first playoff win in 11 years.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2023
In the meantime, she has silenced the beeping of the forklifts, rerouted trucks from residences and says she is trying to be a good neighbor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2022
In their brains, he argues, “a raging primitive reward system has silenced the prefrontal cortex’s wise counsel.”
From Washington Post ● Nov. 23, 2021
Our spirit has desired the accomplishment of one thing, but our contrary flesh has silenced these better demands in gratifying its own caprice.
From The Doctor's Daughter by Vera, [pseud.]
