keep quiet

Example Sentences

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Like most clichés, this one contains truth, but its expression sounds like an excuse to keep quiet and do nothing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

"When I was younger I used to just keep quiet and felt patronised and belittled," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

He’s become close to a father and his usually nonverbal son who can’t keep quiet at shows, asking questions and singing along.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

After you apologize and express a desire to heal, keep quiet.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

Spurge had the good sense to keep quiet.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin