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

For years, I carried the trauma in silence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

"Do not let another innocent life be lost in silence and without public attention," he said.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The Ravens watched in silence as he started through the snow, with Wolf trotting in his tracks.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver