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silencer

[sahy-luhn-ser] / ˈsaɪ lən sər /


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Following his arrest, officers strip-searched him and went through property that included a handgun, a silencer and a jar of Skippy peanut butter.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

The trial examined the role of Wainua, a gene silencer treatment, on top of today’s standard of care in reducing recurring cardiovascular events and mortality.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

On Aug. 5, Card went to Coastal Defense Firearms in Auburn, next to Lewiston, to pick up a gun suppressor, or silencer, that he had ordered online, according to the shop’s owner, Rick LaChapelle.

From Seattle Times Oct. 31, 2023

After the bureau approves the application, the silencer is sent to a licensed firearm dealer, where the buyer is required to fill out another form required for any firearm purchase.

From Washington Times Oct. 30, 2023

One’s got a silencer, and the guys damn near drool over it.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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