Silas
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“The Rise of Silas Lapham,” about an honest but unworldly self-made entrepreneur among Boston nabobs, dwells in the nuances of etiquette and morals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 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 scored the winner as Mainz kept up a stunning turnaround with a 2-1 victory at RB Leipzig.
From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026
Silas thaws on learning of David’s newfound success.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
Silas glances up from under his camo trucker hat.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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