silence
Example Sentences
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The irony is that the attempt to silence Colbert appears to have dramatically amplified him instead.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
The Scottish Sun reported on Tuesday that the former first minister "sat in silence for hours" at Falkirk police station following her arrest on 11 June 2023 during Operation Branchform.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Altman didn’t build a culture of silence through cruelty.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
She cried in silence, her shoulders moving slightly with the sobs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
We walk in silence to the end of the jetty where Hannie tied the boat perfectly, out of sight from the shore.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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