1.   A heavy silence fell upon the room.

2.   A long silence fell between us.

3.   A stunned silence fell over the racecourse as he lay motionless in the grass while Heraldic galloped on.

4.   A sudden silence fell over the room.

5.   After the explosion, an eerie silence fell upon the scene.

6.   An awkward silence fell between them.

7.   At the mention of Hilary Frome a sudden silence fell over the room.

8.   At the mention of John, a sudden silence fell on the room.

9.   But he accepted the proffered wine and took a long draught, letting a thoughtful silence fall.

10.   The utter silence fell like a loud explosion.