silent
Example Sentences
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But as the stadium fell silent, the ball kept sailing — and it eventually cleared the wall over leaping Bruins right fielder Jarrod Hocking.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
They stay silent, avoid attention and confrontation, and look the other way.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
They have strong opinions and predictions, and when those do not pan out, they either quit or go silent publicly because they are too embarrassed.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
"Now is not the time to stay silent," he said.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Duane remained silent until the scolding part of the conversation was over and the problem-solving part could begin.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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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