be quiet

Example Sentences

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I held pen and paper in my hand, ordering my children to be quiet as they moved between playing and watching the screen.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

It will be quiet in Australia and New Zealand, with no major data releases or speeches by senior central bank officials on the calendar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

He also struggles if he is meant to be quiet for a long time.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

When certified, operators can use eVTOL to ferry passengers short distances in what are hoped to be quiet, safe, and easy-to-operate aircraft.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

“The onlookers were invited to sit right next to you and if you asked them to leave or be quiet they were highly insulted,” Bobby recalled.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady