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