moment of silence

noun phrase

: a short period of silent thought or prayer

The crowd observed a moment of silence for those who died in the tragedy.

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Multi-instrumentalist Peter Anspach introduced the band’s tribute with a moment of silence, Billboard reported. —

Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026 Less than 24 hours after a fan died during Goose’s concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden, the band honored him with a moment of silence and a night dedicated to healing. —

Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 June 2026 Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles talked about Knox’s legacy at the start of the meeting before asking for a moment of silence. —

Mary Ramsey updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026 The stadium held a pregame moment of silence for Donny Strathie, a 76-year-old Scotland fan who died at his Boston hotel on Sunday. —

Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for moment of silence

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