silence
Example Sentences
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Passengers sat trapped in the darkened cabin in silence until a second all-clear appeared on their screens.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
She added the family had maintained a dignified silence for almost nine years, but the frustration of seeing him driving around their local community had led them to speak out now.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
When I ask about it, he stares out at the Thames for what feels like an endless stretch of silence.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
In the usually lively alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City, silence reigned on Easter Sunday, the holiday overshadowed by the war.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
Squirrels skitter at each other outside the open window, and squeals of “You’re it!” from kids visiting with their parents swallow the silence.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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