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

But he said too many people were still suffering in silence.

From BBC • May 26, 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

Mom and Connor exit the car in silence, and I avoid looking at everyone as we pull our bags out of the open trunk.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day