silence

Example Sentences

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Ramos, 55, who denies all the allegations, said that it is an escalation of a years-long attempt to silence his work that often criticizes Mexican forces who work closely with US allies on the border.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Teaching college students, I have learned silence doesn’t necessarily mean a message was ignored.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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

"It just doesn't get mentioned, and I think that the actual silence is actually evidence in itself that people knew that, how those injuries had come about."

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Rest is out of the question, but I sit in silence, my heart leaping with equal amounts of hope and terror at what lies ahead of us in the morning.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler