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
Robbie had another advantage, perhaps a silent partner helping her get on track: the wordless opening sequence.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2024
Sources with a close working knowledge of Ratcliffe have told BBC Sport it was "impossible to imagine" he would agree to being a silent partner.
From BBC • Nov. 10, 2023
You have proven yourself an admirable silent partner, since you have allowed me to have my own way, paying the bills and asking no questions, till now.
From An Artist in Crime by Ottolengui, Rodrigues
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.