keep quiet
Example Sentences
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Like most clichés, this one contains truth, but its expression sounds like an excuse to keep quiet and do nothing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
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
In the morning, she stays in bed, still shivering, and we keep quiet.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
