silence
Example Sentences
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"They've tried to silence me. Why? Because the Marines special operations force receives training from the United States."
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Nicky Edwards, clinical nurse specialist in pelvic health and the functional bowel service at Cardiff and Vale health board, said the service saw predominantly white women, meaning others could be suffering in silence.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
But judges also have ethical obligations that typically prevent them from speaking directly to these ongoing threats, as well as an orientation toward maintaining silence on public political matters.
From Slate • May 12, 2026
For years, I carried the trauma in silence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Mrs. Kuen finally broke the strained silence and addressed me in Cantonese.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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