silence
Example Sentences
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Even so, drawing in local figures has helped to break the "spiral of silence" some Fidesz-dominated rural communities, where opposition supporters previously felt isolated or reluctant to express their views, Zsiga added.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Plaza later broke her silence about her struggle to deal with her grief, telling fellow comedian Amy Poehler that her devastation felt like a “giant ocean of awfulness.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
Thus, the state “seeks to silence a viewpoint she wishes to express.”
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
"And they all turned out but the film finished and there was just silence and nobody spoke."
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
‘Then comes the Listener. He fights with air, and speaks with silence.’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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