as in silence
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Noun
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Months of silence from federal office One new piece of legislation is aimed at helping families like Sutton’s.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026 -
Their silence during the anthem before an opening loss to South Korea last Monday was viewed by some as an act of resistance and others as a show of mourning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The quiet of Vis to fancy evenings on Hvar.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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The books were gone, and the studious quiet that once filled the space had turned into a heavy silence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The stillness of Laurel Playground reflects the unease that has settled over this stretch of West End, which has endured a disproportionate share of violence.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Take this time to breathe, center yourself, and reconnect with stillness.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The rear camera supports Apple ProRes capture and features a True Tone flash for enhanced low-light performance in stills.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Other stills show Russell with Fox fly-fishing in a stream in Montana.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Silentness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silentness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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