silence
Example Sentences
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“While Joe was in office, I think he and I both erred on the side of silence, dignity and letting news cycles run their course,” she writes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
"And now," he said, "the silence is what kills her."
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Bob’s move signals he’ll do anything to silence her, now and in perpetuity.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
A pen and a contract lay atop the metal, ready for a forced signature, while the man’s fiancee and her father watch in silence, seeking revenge on the person who betrayed them.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
There was a split second of silence, and then Rosa burst out laughing.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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