silent
Example Sentences
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His sense of story and sonics began influencing Hollywood as early as the silent era and has never ceased.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
They stay silent, avoid attention and confrontation, and look the other way.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
All early signals were dismissed until people went silent.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
"Now is not the time to stay silent," he said.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The dogs were struggling against the current, their heads up and silent.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
Vocabulary lists containing silent
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