silence

Example Sentences

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Ramos, 55, who denies all the allegations, said that it is an escalation of a years-long attempt to silence his work that often criticizes Mexican forces who work closely with US allies on the border.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Teaching college students, I have learned silence doesn’t necessarily mean a message was ignored.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

At the top of the rubble a man looked at the devastation in silence.

From BBC • May 13, 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

They walked the rest of the way in silence, Clare counting his steps, Gingersnipes scampering to keep up.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman