be silent

Example Sentences

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But Ashaal’s family, part of a powerful tribe in south Yemen, was the rare case where the victims refused to be silent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

"Martine's voice was silenced, but we must not be silent for her."

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025

Cynthia Lee Fontaine replied, "Trash. But we will continue to ensure we will continue with our rights. We will NOT be silent."

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2025

Her next thought was what spurred the creation of the woman-led patrol: “As a woman, what do we want to do? Do we have to be silent? Or can we not get involved?”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

If Smith was going to be silent, so would they; they opted not to write another word about Seabiscuit.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand