in silence
Example Sentences
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Ultimately, resentment and misunderstanding can grow in silence.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
A pen and a contract lay atop the metal, ready for a forced signature, while the man’s fiancee and her father watch in silence, seeking revenge on the person who betrayed them.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Apple Music “I used to just write in silence but now I listen to music while I write, usually jazz that doesn’t have words.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
"Do not let another innocent life be lost in silence and without public attention," he said.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Chagrined, Penelope gestured for the children to eat in silence.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
