resolutely silent
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to remain silent in a very determined way
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- Despite the questions, she remained resolutely silent.
- Despite the accusations, he remained resolutely silent.
- The delegation stayed resolutely silent throughout the tense negotiations.
- When questioned about his involvement, the suspect was resolutely silent.
- He had decided to be resolutely silent regarding the controversial matter.
- She resolutely silent through the entire interrogation.
- Even under pressure, the activist stood resolutely silent, refusing to compromise.
- The politician resolutely silent on the controversial issue.
- The child, hurt by the scolding, became resolutely silent and wouldn't speak.
- Even under pressure, the witness stayed resolutely silent.
- To avoid further conflict, it's sometimes best to remain resolutely silent.
- He had promised to keep a secret and was resolutely silent.
- The government official was resolutely silent when asked about the leaked documents.
- The child, though upset, was resolutely silent.
- They vowed to remain resolutely silent until their demands were met.
- She resolutely silent when asked about her personal life.
- She felt it was her duty to stay resolutely silent and observe.
- The board members were resolutely silent during the public outcry.
- If you are resolutely silent, they will eventually run out of things to ask.
- He chose to be resolutely silent rather than compromise his principles.