silence

Example Sentences

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People smile, Clem said, “when they see the possibilities,” when they join the chorus and the cause, and rather than retreat in silence, make themselves heard.

From Los Angeles Times

But there are no zombies wandering around, just an eerie silence, with weeds growing through the 294 houses and a lake with no wildlife.

From BBC

"We are a lifeline for the abused, a megaphone for the silenced, and a steadfast ally to those who risk everything to defend the rights of others."

From Barron's

They went along vehicles one by one in "eerie silence" to check everyone was OK.

From BBC

Guardiola's only way to silence the outside noise -- and mounting suggestions that City are a team in decline -- is with silverware.

From Barron's