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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There will be a moment of silence at a football game Friday evening to honor him, according to the Neshaminy School District. Mason Leath, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025 The game began with a moment of silence for legendary Argentine coach Miguel Russo, who died on Wednesday after a long illness. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025 The first tree was planted in Goodall’s name after a moment of silence. Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025 Severance offered signs, memorials and a moment of silence. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for moment of silence

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“Moment of silence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moment%20of%20silence. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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