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They should just keep quiet because we know what really happened.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

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

On Sunday, they pleaded with passersby and motorcyclists to keep quiet as they tried to listen for any sound of life—a cry for help, a cough or heavy breathing—from people under the rubble.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

Fast bowler Scott Boland has identified Joe Root as the England player Australia need to keep quiet in the Ashes series.

From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2025

I didn’t know if I should answer him or just keep quiet and let him have his say.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis


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