be silent
Example Sentences
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"I have been accused of inciting public indecency, because I encourage women to speak in a society that expects us to be silent."
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
“The voice of the Birdie may be silent, but his songs, stories and contribution to calypso will continue to live.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
K2-18b may be silent for now, but scientists are steadily improving their ability to detect even the faintest signs of technology beyond our solar system if they are ever there to be heard.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
"We want to gather all the testimonies and evidence we can to document this and have a complete case. We can't be silent about what happened," she said.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
“Am I going to be blessed with the pleasure of hearing your voice, or have you resolved to be silent for the duration of our journey?”
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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