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I think maybe they learned the lesson that it’s best to ignore us, but it’s probably going to be pretty hard for him to keep quiet.

From Slate ● Jul. 12, 2026

Late night legend David Letterman was an anchor of the CBS lineup for over two decades, and he can’t keep quiet about what he’s seeing from the network’s news division.

From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2026

Without mandatory disclosure backed by safe-harbor provisions, businesses will keep quiet to avoid reputational damage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 23, 2025

"The only thing I was told was to keep quiet," he said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2025

Helene elbows me, and, fuming, I keep quiet.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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