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silent

[sahy-luhnt] / ˈsaɪ lənt /




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Billy Wilder’s Sunset Boulevard, the tale of silent film star Norma Desmond’s descent into murderous derangement as her Hollywood comeback stays out of frame, is the other.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

My daughter Manuela, 16, was silent and in tears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Holmes has been silent on abortion and didn’t respond to ProPublica’s requests for an interview.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

The Mexican team, including Aguirre and officials, remained silent ahead of the Gold Cup played in the United States as immigration raids and mass deportations took place throughout the country.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 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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