mute
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“The coming IPO wave may dampen forward market returns, mute further multiple expansion, and possibly interrupt sector trends,” wrote strategists at BCA Research.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
She stood mute when a reporter confronted her at Los Angeles International Airport about her absence.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
This fantasy chat plays out in all its white cluelessness as the sitcom rewinds and repeats on mute.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
The soothing hum of the venue’s air conditioning helped mute the jarring sound of missile interceptions, keeping the naturally reactive animals calm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
The mute only smiled again and shrugged his shoulders.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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