keep quiet

Example Sentences

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She stood her ground but kept quiet, as the Payne dog was double her size.

From Literature

But then he thought of you, the trouble you’d probably gotten into with that word you’d said, and he decided to keep quiet.

From Literature

Neither Bright nor I was sure what that was, but we kept quiet.

From Literature

They called the police but when officers arrived Jenni said Swan gave "this look" and she kept quiet.

From BBC

“I’d like to unburden myself of your presence. I’m very busy. You will return to your work as a messenger. And you will keep quiet. Is that clear, Miss Novis?”

From Literature