be quiet

Example Sentences

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As the hours passed, some told the screaming families to be quiet, but their pleas were drowned out by the crowds and motorcycles.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

You just get to be quiet and in nature.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

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

So it’s just juggling that, but taking out the little moments to just be quiet and cook and feed my people.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

I take a seat on a bench in the back, careful to be quiet.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt