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silent

[sahy-luhnt] / ˈsaɪ lənt /




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The apprehension that marked her 20s disappeared, replaced by a silent confidence molded from experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

After the incident, she said, she felt like she had no choice but to remain silent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"We cannot stay silent," said Karina Herrera, a 25‑year‑old administration student.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“I think it’s emblematic of the way in which the ‘F’ at the FDA has often been silent — and food issues have often been deprioritized at the expense of drug issues,” she adds.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

They hugged the hot stove and were silent.

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




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