in silence
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Nearly everyone sat in silence, looking down, eyes fixed on phones.
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026
I pulled into the driveway of my little rental house and sat behind the wheel in silence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
"People who may never seek support themselves and may be struggling in silence," the prince will say later.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
"Rescuers, local officials and residents stood in silence to mourn the victims," China's official news agency Xinhua said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
We rode up in silence and I kept my gaze on the opposite wall, although I sensed the fella was attempting to catch my eye over Mr. Haber’s head.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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