maintain silence

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  • The committee was instructed to maintain silence during the sensitive negotiation.
  • She maintained a stony silence.
  • During the exam, students must maintain complete silence.
  • The judge ordered everyone to maintain silence in the courtroom.
  • He chose to maintain a stony silence when questioned about his involvement.
  • Despite repeated questions, the suspect chose to maintain his silence.
  • After the shocking news, she could only maintain a stunned silence.
  • During the memorial, all attendees were asked to maintain a respectful silence.
  • The witness was asked to maintain silence until the lawyer arrived.
  • The protesters vowed to maintain their silence until their demands were met.
  • In the library, it is imperative to maintain absolute silence.
  • It's crucial to maintain strict silence in the library.
  • Despite the provocations, he managed to maintain a dignified silence.
  • For weeks, he maintained an eerie silence about his plans.
  • The regulations require all participants to maintain silence during the formal ceremony.
  • Can you please maintain silence while the baby is sleeping?
  • She decided to maintain a thoughtful silence, pondering the complex issue.
  • The government decided to maintain silence on the sensitive issue.
  • The teacher reminded the class to maintain silence while the principal was speaking.
  • To appreciate the delicate music, one must maintain absolute silence.