fall silent
Example Sentences
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As the protests fall silent for now, the country waits for the president to make a series of possibly fateful decisions.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV prayed "that the roar of the bombs may cease, the weapons may fall silent, and a space for dialogue may open".
From Barron's ● Mar. 8, 2026
As TET activity declines, DNA methylations build up, key genes are switched off, and they "fall silent."
From Science Daily ● Jan. 10, 2026
In some cases like Spain, blessed with lots of sunshine, or Nordic countries, with abundant hydro power to provide energy when its wind farms fall silent, the transition looks promising.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 2, 2025
He spoke with a straightforward seriousness that made everyone fall silent.
From "Beowulf: A New Telling" by Robert Nye
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