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.