Examples of 'could not say a word' in a sentence

Meaning of "could not say a word"

could not say a word: This expression indicates that someone was unable to speak or express themselves, often due to shock, surprise, or being at a loss for words

How to use "could not say a word" in a sentence

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could not say a word
Sheng could not say a word.
He was so surprised and embarrassed he could not say a word.
I was ashamed and could not say a word on account of the condition imposed on me.
I was in total shock and could not say a word.
But now I could not say a word.
The girl was so frightened that she could not say a word.
The tax collector could not say a word.
The deal was subject to a confidentiality clause so I could not say a word.
From fear anyway we could not say a word.
Miu and Haruka glanced at each other, and completely could not say a word.
Such was his surprise that he could not say a word for some time.
The mosquito tried to answer, " The blood of man, " but he could not say a word.
They looked at each other but could not say a word.
Surprised at her behavior, he could not say a word.
And when it came my turn to speak, I could not say a word.

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