silent
Example Sentences
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Singh has not commented publicly, though his spokesperson earlier said he held the film industry and the Don franchise in the "highest regard" and had chosen to stay silent.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
“The silent majority is becoming vocal,” said Jack Conte, 67 years old, the lawsuit’s organizer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
"I think going silent would be very good, and that could be that could be for a long time," he told NBC.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
You are expected to sit in worshipful, silent awe for hours.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Furiously he strode from the room and minutes later the entire squad trooped out—not, unfortunately, before the silent soldier had spied and pocketed our precious packet of tea.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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