stillness

Example Sentences

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There’s a stillness, a silence, that feels heavy and tight.

From Literature

“Hello, Cadet Mason,” Mom said, her voice too loud in the early-morning stillness.

From Literature

An uneasy stillness hung over the island and the air seemed heavy and thick.

From Literature

He hadn’t expected it, after the stillness of the lake—he was pulled along with the current; a rock struck him on the chest.

From Literature

Tamma is trying to find the emotional stillness to deal with a dysfunctional family that makes plenty of demands but offers little support.

From Los Angeles Times