silenced
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When the researchers genetically silenced the somatostatin neurons, the mice that received the cannabinoid became less likely to avoid the predator odor.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
“Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed,” Finneas wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
“Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed,” said Finneas, one of those openers, on social media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
He posted Tuesday that "artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed."
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
“They’ve got mmmfff—” She slapped a hand over his mouth, but she’d silenced him too late.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
