be quiet

Example Sentences

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You just get to be quiet and in nature.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

He said he thought Holly would probably get in the car and be quiet, but Jessica wouldn't.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Wilson clearly desires children to be quiet little automatons, instead of living, complex human beings.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026

So it’s just juggling that, but taking out the little moments to just be quiet and cook and feed my people.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

I hissed at her to be quiet, and we rushed out the back doors to meet Dari.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller