silence
Example Sentences
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Many were too shocked to speak, uttering few words before breaking down in tears or retreating into silence.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
He claimed there was a campaign by "elements of the leadership" to silence him.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Teaching college students, I have learned silence doesn’t necessarily mean a message was ignored.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
But judges also have ethical obligations that typically prevent them from speaking directly to these ongoing threats, as well as an orientation toward maintaining silence on public political matters.
From Slate • May 12, 2026
The clock on the wall ticked loudly in the silence.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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