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
"I waited 46 years to break my silence, because I didn't think anyone would listen. I thought I'd take these stories to my maker."
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Altman didn’t build a culture of silence through cruelty.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Maalouf: For me, as a trumpet player, of course, the musical influence; space, phrasing, silence, we can talk about this for hours.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
The clock on the wall ticked loudly in the silence.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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