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muzzle

[muhz-uhl] / ˈmʌz əl /
NOUN
covering for control
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Deborah famously tried to muzzle Ava a few times, only to back off when she realized that by hurting her protégé, she was wounding herself.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Media monitors have criticised the junta for weaponising the legislation to muzzle journalists and social media users critical of their takeover.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

AT&T then sued BBB National Programs, of which NAD is a division, accusing the group of seeking to muzzle free speech.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

He was also able to put the dog's muzzle back on.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

It isn’t until George reaches Ray and grabs hold of his muzzle that another cry hits the air.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers




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