quieten
Example Sentences
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There was a murmur of dissent from the sphinxes behind her, and she flicked her tail in a quick whip of frustration, and they quietened.
From Literature
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The umpire had to repeatedly call for spectators to quieten down as they tried, unsuccessfully, to will Eala to victory.
From Barron's
After some initial progress and minor trials, the talk of Wenger's law quietened down.
From BBC
"I've heard so many good reports about medication, that it just helps to quieten your brain a little bit so you can focus and manage a bit better," she said.
From BBC
Clearly, music seemed to quieten the internal storm.
From BBC
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