silence
Example Sentences
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She cried in silence, her shoulders moving slightly with the sobs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
The demonstrators turned their backs on the US consulate building and observed two minutes of silence to express their displeasure with the United States.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
After being asked a question, he often pauses before diving into his answer, causing an awkward silence.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
But a Welsh Labour source described Drakeford as the "architect-in-chief" of Labour's crushing defeat and demanded a period of "silence" from him.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Maybe awkward silence isn’t such a bad thing when the alternative is even more awkward conversation.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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