silent
Example Sentences
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During live shoots, however, background actors stay silent and mime their conversations, “a skill set in and of itself,” Gemmill says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
When Tamjidi told some older customers about the silent reading party, she said they were perplexed, asking, “Wait, so they would come and sit with each other, not talk, but just read silently?”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
“The Church cannot remain silent when violence is justified in the name of security or when religious language is used to legitimize it,” saying that the church must “defend moral clarity.”
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
Balat and Kayumi both waived their constitutional rights to remain silent after their arrest, according to court documents.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
As if he understood perfectly, Bo slunk over to my side, silent as a mouse.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
Vocabulary lists containing silent
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ant, -ent
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Spelling Practice 2, Unit 8
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