keep silence
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Examples (10)
- He has so far kept a dignified silence on the subject.
- The monk vowed to keep silence for three years.
- Please keep silence in the examination hall.
- Despite the provocation, she managed to keep her silence.
- The children struggled to keep silence during the long sermon.
- To respect the deceased, we will now keep a minute's silence.
- The witness decided to keep silence under interrogation.
- It's crucial to keep absolute silence when observing wildlife.
- He was ordered to keep silence about the classified information.
- Can you please keep silence for a moment so I can concentrate?