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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

It’s also a headwind for Alnylam, whose Amvuttra treatment will remain the only gene silencer for ATTR-CM, the analysts write, although long-term questions remain for the company’s next-generation silencer.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

They presented records showing that Peterson, who lived in Durham, N.C., bought silencer components online and researched subsonic ammunition, which is quieter than standard rounds.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 5, 2023

Rick LaChapelle, owner of Coastal Defense Firearms, said Card purchased a suppressor, also called a silencer, online and arranged to pick it up at his shop.

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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