silence
Example Sentences
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Now Jackson is breaking his silence on the death of his pal.
From Los Angeles Times
He turned away after silencing the taunts, cupping his ear to The Kop, who were stunned into silence after his sixth Premier League goal versus Liverpool.
From BBC
Despite Evy’s mother growing less responsive each day, the house’s quiet feels deafening — the distinctly hollow sound of silence filling the place where life should be.
From Salon
"We hear so often from parents who have felt that the silence is harder than hearing the wrong words," Leila says.
From BBC
At this, he is silenced by his grief and his memories.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.