hushed

Example Sentences

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Adam Price had long been spoken of in hushed tones within the party as the man who could take Plaid to new heights.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

To the uninitiated, cross-country skiing looks like a graceful, rhythmic activity set against a hushed winter landscape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Aolani “Lani” Alarcon approached the mic to hushed voices.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 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

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

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady