make no mention of

phrase

: to say nothing about (something or someone)
Most history books make no mention of the event.

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His accounts in the memoir, on television and in his declaration make no mention of Hostomel. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026 Charging documents in that case make no mention of the grassy area Trump is highlighting in his new claims. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 The charging records make no mention of Kumar having any prior criminal history. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 Lipsitch and Cody now acknowledge our study addresses politics but make no mention of trust. — Thomas J. Bollyky, STAT, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for make no mention of

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“Make no mention of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20no%20mention%20of. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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