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
“He told us the game pressure is going to end up on them,” said Silas Demary Jr., who forced the decisive steal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Silas gave Mainz the lead early in the second half.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
David imagines Silas mentoring him, introducing him to literary luminaries and advancing his career.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
I never see Silas during the school day except at lunch, but usually he’s in mute mode so that doesn’t really count.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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