silent partner

Example Sentences

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Much that is worth reading has been written about consciousness and its silent partner, the unconscious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

It is the silent partner in every coal operation, and China’s operations are enormous.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

There is a silent partner in every screamer of course.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2024

But the silent partner was not satisfied when he heard that one of the new partners had sold his share for $1,700.

From Commercialized Prostitution in New York City by Kneeland, George Jackson