stand silently

Frequency: 8.031.8 per million words

to be in a standing position without speaking or making noise

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Examples (20)

  • The soldiers were ordered to stand silently at attention.
  • The children stood silently as the national anthem played.
  • She watched the parade stand silently in the rain.
  • She often likes to stand silently by the window, watching the rain.
  • He chose to stand silently by the window, contemplating the view.
  • He had to stand silently and listen to the scolding without interruption.
  • The mourners began to stand silently as the coffin was brought in.
  • The guard will stand silently at the gate all night.
  • The protesters stand silently outside the government building.
  • Why do you always stand silently when there's a problem?
  • Children were told to stand silently and wait their turn.
  • They stood silently in a row, awaiting their turn.
  • The old statue seemed to stand silently through the ages.
  • A lone figure stood silently on the hill, observing the valley below.
  • We were asked to stand silently during the moment of reflection.
  • Despite the chaos, the leader managed to stand silently, projecting calm.
  • The guards stand silently at their posts, ever vigilant.
  • To show respect, everyone was asked to stand silently for a minute of remembrance.
  • During the performance, the audience was asked to stand silently.
  • If you just stand silently, no one will notice you.