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silent

[sahy-luhnt] / ˈsaɪ lənt /




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And two of them play silent, meditative nature imagery of birds, mountains, seascapes and trees.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Instead of guiding the market toward the likely outcome of the upcoming meeting, the new Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, has remained silent about the central bank’s plans.

From MarketWatch Jul. 18, 2026

The Pentagon is silent on whether hormone replacement therapy will be available to women.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Before Tom gives the hardened ex-con an earful of what for, he and Anna are shocked silent when their cat strolls into Max’s kitchen.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

They all fell silent then and didn’t speak anymore.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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