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silent

[sahy-luhnt] / ˈsaɪ lənt /




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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

At its best, Christianity has consistently been on the side of the transgressive and the truth-teller, the one who will not remain silent.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

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

"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

I chanced it after it had been silent for a minute.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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