deathly quiet
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The atmosphere among those who came to mourn the tragedy was deathly quiet.
From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026
Yet Saturday night ended with deathly quiet surrounding what appears to be another lost season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2023
But the market has been deathly quiet in recent weeks, as a prolonged drought has plunged Zimbabwe into a severe energy crisis.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 7, 2023
With the capital’s streets deathly quiet until recently, there’s been too much competition for too few fares, resulting in a fall in drivers’ incomes.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 16, 2021
It was deathly quiet among the houses of Capricorn's village, and everything that went on seemed to be done in secret.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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