be quiet

Example Sentences

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She said she was “a dancer from the age of two” and was “constantly singing” – so much so that family members would often send her off to get cookies to be quiet.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

It will be quiet in Australia and New Zealand, with no major data releases or speeches by senior central bank officials on the calendar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

He also struggles if he is meant to be quiet for a long time.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

So it’s just juggling that, but taking out the little moments to just be quiet and cook and feed my people.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

“I know, I know, be quiet, the entire town is watching,” she whispered.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega