lengthy silence

Examples (10)

• There was a lengthy silence after his shocking announcement.
• The negotiation was interrupted by a lengthy silence from the other party.
• After the question was asked, a lengthy silence fell over the room.
• He paused, and a lengthy silence ensued before he continued his story.
• The awkwardness was palpable during the lengthy silence between them.
• She stared at him, and a lengthy silence stretched between them.
• The judge's ruling was followed by a lengthy silence from the public gallery.
• We waited through a lengthy silence for her response.
• The unexpected news led to a lengthy silence among the assembled guests.
• He broke the lengthy silence by clearing his throat.