moment of silence
noun phrase
: a short period of silent thought or prayer
The crowd observed a moment of silence for those who died in the tragedy.
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State and local officials will hold a moment of silence for the former president there.
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Kim Jarrett | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
Before kick-off, University of Georgia and Notre Dame players joined the crowd for a moment of silence for the victims of the attack.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Fans observed a moment of silence for victims before kickoff.
—NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
The anthem and moment of silence at the Dome was beautiful.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Kim Jarrett | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
Before kick-off, University of Georgia and Notre Dame players joined the crowd for a moment of silence for the victims of the attack.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Fans observed a moment of silence for victims before kickoff.
—NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
The anthem and moment of silence at the Dome was beautiful.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Moment of silence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moment%20of%20silence. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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