Silas
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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His daughter, though, was a voracious reader, becoming a champion of Appalachian authors like Adriana Trigiani, Lee Smith and Silas House, and seeing literacy and education as its own kind of salvation.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
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
Would Silas be better off if his family didn’t have guns?
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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