hushed

Example Sentences

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Instead of typing quietly, Amkraut Mueller started to hold down the function key and talk in hushed tones to her computer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Hard to say, but Scotland were hushed for too long in this game, too respectful of the visitors, not aggressive enough and too easily brushed off the ball, too flat, not enough edge.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

"Right now I think we just need something positive," the 38-year-old Black woman and Virginia native told AFP moments later in a hushed voice.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

After speaking in a hushed tone, Gamboa testified, Oropeza hung up, turned to Reyna and said, “Go handle that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Invariably, the tones were hushed, even when the speaker was annoyed.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady