be silent
Example Sentences
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"We want to gather all the testimonies and evidence we can to document this and have a complete case. We can't be silent about what happened," she said.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
Brooke Jenkins said she “can’t be silent any longer” and threatened to prosecute any leaders or troops who harass residents in a fiery statement on X.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2025
To be silent is to continue to deny the intelligent, well-educated woman that I am.
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2024
"Until all The Disappeared are home the families will not rest nor will they be silent."
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2024
The officer came closer and shouted to him to be silent.
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
