be quiet

Example Sentences

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She explained a release site needed to be "quiet and away from people" and where the local community is "behind it".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

It will be quiet in Australia and New Zealand, with no major data releases or speeches by senior central bank officials on the calendar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Wilson clearly desires children to be quiet little automatons, instead of living, complex human beings.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026

So it’s just juggling that, but taking out the little moments to just be quiet and cook and feed my people.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Mr. Morrison grabbed the dog’s collar and told him to sit and be quiet.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn