quieten

Example Sentences

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Clearly, music seemed to quieten the internal storm.

From BBC

"Somebody told me that I had to try and quieten things down, but it is very difficult," Lamb says.

From BBC

Putin signed the new decree at a time when rights groups say authorities are stepping up efforts to quieten the few voices of opposition that remain.

From Reuters

The debate over whether Meta is in decline may get quietened, at least for now.

From New York Times

As the vast audience screamed in delight, Ocean quietened the crowd.

From New York Times