keep quiet

Example Sentences

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Some who continue to show up keep quiet about the detentions or deportations of family members because they feel ashamed, Cardona said.

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2026

He’s become close to a father and his usually nonverbal son who can’t keep quiet at shows, asking questions and singing along.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

After you apologize and express a desire to heal, keep quiet.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

Someone brought that up, but they told him to keep quiet.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury