The Mayor raised his hands for silence the way he had done so many times in the classroom.

The announcer raised his hand for silence and got it.

The Chief raised his hands for silence, and made a serious face.

He raised a hand for silence as both women seemed about to speak at once.

But that was not why she raised a hand for silence.

At last it ended as Judge raised his hand for silence.

The President raised a hand for silence from the crowd.

Then he stepped to the center of the room and raised his hands for silence.

One of the young people started to say something, and the woman raised her hand for silence.

He raised his arms for silence again, and got it.