silent partner

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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

It is the silent partner in every coal operation, and China’s operations are enormous.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

July 30, 2025A previous version of this article described Kay Elyse as a silent partner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025

His defence was immaculate as he played the silent partner.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

Everybody now knew that Harland had been her silent partner.

From The Black Eagle Mystery by Bonner, Geraldine