keep quiet
Example Sentences
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"Others may feel that we should simply keep quiet about this and try to be conciliatory, because of the United States' aggressiveness toward Greenland."
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
I think maybe they learned the lesson that it’s best to ignore us, but it’s probably going to be pretty hard for him to keep quiet.
From Slate ● Jul. 12, 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
My father, clad in his underwear, stumbled sleepily to the back door and demanded that we keep quiet.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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