Silas
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
For Fiennes, this “bromance” is the heart of the story alongside the familial dynamic between Sherlock and Silas.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
Silas scored the winner as Mainz kept up a stunning turnaround with a 2-1 victory at RB Leipzig.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
David imagines Silas mentoring him, introducing him to literary luminaries and advancing his career.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
Moments after we get off the bus, Brendan Farley walks by Silas and mutters, “Not in jail yet?”
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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