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silent

[sahy-luhnt] / ˈsaɪ lənt /




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The 40-year-old Ghanaian walked a few steps to the corner of the silent court room, crouched and covered his face.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The scene is a giant movie screen broken up in sections and upon which is projected witty, fantastical background animation, while the characters are the live singers, dressed as though silent film stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 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

"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

It was a lonely job, walking around empty tables and silent machinery.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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