A long silence ensued while the son decided what to do.

A long silence ensued and then he rose to go.

Silence ensued before a soft response came over the line.

A general silence ensued, which was broken by the lieutenant himself.

A short silence ensued while the full meaning sank in.

They heard the terrible question, and an awful silence ensued.

A silence ensued while the two men glowered at each other across the table.

After the band opened a show for Testament in 2007, some very difficult problems came and a little silence would ensue.

A long silence ensued while the others exchanged helpless looks.

A silence ensued while Hayward looked around, body completely still, her dark eyes the only thing moving.