be silent

Example Sentences

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But Ashaal’s family, part of a powerful tribe in south Yemen, was the rare case where the victims refused to be silent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

"The British Crown committed heinous crimes against the first peoples of this country... I will not be silent," the independent senator said.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024

To be silent is to continue to deny the intelligent, well-educated woman that I am.

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2024

“As Jews, we cannot be silent as the people of Gaza are slaughtered,” the post from IfNotNow read.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2024

I held my breath and willed Liz to be silent.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine