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单词 code of silence
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code of silence
Police attempts to investigate crimes, however, have been hampered by a code of silence between gangs and witnesses terrified of reprisals.
Times, Sunday Times
That code of silence, or omerta, has broken down in recent years as gangsters have testified against their peers in return for leniency from prosecutors.
Times, Sunday Times
Almost all have broken the code of silence and turned state's evidence, but even then it took months to set up the interviews.
Times, Sunday Times
All have broken the code of silence, but most are pragmatic about the chances of repercussions.
The Sun
For decades, professional cyclists practised a code of silence.
Times, Sunday Times
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