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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The Sheriff’s Office marked the deputy’s death on the 50th anniversary of the incident, observing a moment of silence during roll call on all patrol shifts.
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Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Ahead of kickoff on Friday, a moment of silence was held for the victims of the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
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Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The Giants held a moment of silence prior to first pitch.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
And both clubs held a moment of silence before Thursday’s series finale.
—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
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Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Ahead of kickoff on Friday, a moment of silence was held for the victims of the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The Giants held a moment of silence prior to first pitch.
—
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
And both clubs held a moment of silence before Thursday’s series finale.
—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
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 6 Jul. 2026.
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