hushed tone
Example Sentences
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The accused stayed quiet during the day, speaking to his lawyers in a hushed tone while maintaining a stern expression.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2024
When I told him I was from New York City, he asked in a hushed tone, “Do you know Employees Only?”
From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2023
"It's canon," your child will say in the hushed tone of a small expert who knows exactly the name and pronunciation of every minor character in the "Star Wars" universe.
From Salon • Dec. 10, 2022
“No. Not like me you’re not,” she replies in a hushed tone.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2021
She says it in a hushed tone, like a prayer.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
