be quiet

Example Sentences

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During the short hearing at the court, Majed, of Graham Road, was repeatedly asked to be quiet by District Judge Michelle Smith and asked to continue sitting down.

From BBC • May 4, 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

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

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

Dad looks up from his phone and motions for me to be quiet.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller