Silas
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Silas Deane, a delegate from Connecticut, wrote that Washington, despite his tall stature and serious expression, had “a very young look, and an easy, soldier-like air and gesture.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Frenchmen Silas Despréaux and Damien Guerot will also receive bravery awards after they armed themselves with metal bollards and tried to stop Cauchi.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Silas gave Mainz the lead early in the second half.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
But when he discovers that the top-floor apartment he and his fiancée are moving into in Cambridge, Mass., is above the home of Silas Hale, he is given some much-needed impetus.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
In the morning on my way out the door, I see Silas disappearing around the corner, walking the same death march as yesterday.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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