I turned off the car, and the silence settled between us.

Silence settled over the car, and I left it alone.

After the silence had settled for a moment, she spoke again.

She let the silence settle once more over the valley.

Then, after a moment, a strange silence settled around him.

Silence settled over the table as the door slammed behind him.

A silence settled over the room, not an uncomfortable one.

The wind died down and a beautiful silence settled over the forest.

Silence settled for a moment, less strained than it had been.

After a moment, silence settled over the room, and then Richard heard a snapping sound.