He called out to his patient, but only silence greeted him.

An even longer silence greeted the question, and Lincoln knew full well the answer.

Only silence greeted his hail, not that he had expected a response.

As he came in the front door leaden silence greeted him.

Silence greeted her statements as their truth pierced deep into everyone's mind.

Silence greeted this statement, until the merchant said, "What exactly is it that they do eat?"

Silence greeted his appraisal of the situation, and the anxious faces looked from one person to the next, the same thought in every mind.

When she ducked under the flap, complete silence greeted her.

In her room, silence greeted her when she lifted the phone to call for help.

A stunned silence greeted her appearance, every eye turned to watch the progress of the girl who looked like a goddess.