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.