silently
Example Sentences
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The deciding game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves played silently on the Dodger Stadium scoreboard Thursday as Dodgers players practiced below.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Importantly, these changes may begin years before a person notices any cardiovascular symptoms, allowing the damage to build silently over time.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
"Imagine a grandfather who silently embraces you every day, listens to you, and has always been strong and full of life," she says.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
On Friday, they sat silently in the dock as the judges returned their verdict.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Yes?” he asks, and I silently curse the surly maid for making me go through this again after I explicitly said I wanted to speak to the master of the house.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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