quieten

Example Sentences

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Clearly, music seemed to quieten the internal storm.

From BBC

It's the board, who have managed to quieten the clamour aimed in their direction for a few days with the reinstatement of O'Neill, who will be feeling the pressure once more.

From BBC

After two weeks of taking 270mg a day, she says the noise in her head started to quieten.

From BBC

The anxiety and obligations quietened as the brain was flooded with feel-good chemicals.

From Salon

A desire to quieten the notoriously boisterous New York fans was one reason.

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