silent partner

Example Sentences

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His defence was immaculate as he played the silent partner.

From BBC

There is a silent partner in every screamer of course.

From BBC

Over the past three months she discovered that throwing events with a silent partner isn’t as difficult as she thought.

From Los Angeles Times

Robbie had another advantage, perhaps a silent partner helping her get on track: the wordless opening sequence.

From Los Angeles Times

They would control the firm by virtue of their large stake in it, but other investors could buy the company’s shares if they wanted to join in as essentially silent partners.

From Los Angeles Times