silencer
Example Sentences
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Courtney Dyer argued that the teen’s criminal conduct in the killings showed “sophistication,” noting he may have used a pillow as a silencer during the assault and set a fire to try to hide evidence.
From Los Angeles Times
Among them were Semtex explosives, a horizontal mortar, 25 kilos of homemade explosives, an automatic weapon, a silencer, ammunition, three timer power units, booster tubes and a detonator.
From BBC
While in the store, the brothers also mentioned that the gun they liked had a threaded barrel that could accept a silencer, according to the complaint.
From Seattle Times
An FBI search found 13 firearms, seven silencers, evidence of three more unrecovered suppressors and 25 firearms belonging to housemates, Assistant U.S.
From Washington Post
Federal agents said they seized eight firearms and seven silencers when they searched Speed’s home, vehicles and a storage unit.
From Seattle Times
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