silently
Example Sentences
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The bad news is that freaking out — silently or otherwise — won’t solve the problem.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Somewhere in the stormy waters off Greenland, a bright yellow robotic probe, known as an Argo float, is sinking silently beneath the waves.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
If their views diverged, they listened to each other instead of silently preparing a counterargument.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
The character is underwritten but Jolie picks up much of the slack through her silently shattered expression.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
So I silently make my promise to Hannie.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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