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Meanings of moment of silence in English
Period of silent contemplation, prayer, reflection, or meditation at a gathering, often as a gesture of respect in mourning.
Usage of moment of silence in English
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In that moment of silence, the door of the room was opened.
2
There was a moment of silence before Roland said, 'Er, why not?'
3
There was a moment of silence; and then my Lord Stafford answered.
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The old soldier's eyes asked many questions in the moment of silence.
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The sound died away and was succeeded by a moment of silence.
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After a moment of silence Gracieuse said, in a low, solemn voice:
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Ralph broke the little moment of silence which had fallen between them.
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There was a moment of silence, and then the applause broke forth.
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The crowd observes a long moment of silence while the body burns.
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We can still work it out. There was a moment of silence.
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There was a long awkward moment of silence as everyone considered this.
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When the door closed behind him, there was a moment of silence.
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And when he had finished there was a long moment of silence.
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There followed a brief moment of silence in which neither man spoke.
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There was a long moment of silence before the god spoke again.
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There was a moment of silence, then Fela held out her hand.
Translations for moment of silence
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