hush
Example Sentences
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Late in the album, the typically hushed “I Love You” tries something new, closing out with dramatic and bizarrely distorted percussion.
"When the hammer fell, there was a hush — then applause."
From BBC
Grimes’ filtered coos and hushed vocals approximate cybernetic birdsong.
From Salon
Speaking quickly and in a hushed tone, Mr Hussain fired questions at our reporter about his cover story - the mini-mart and the immigration fine.
From BBC
Leaving Colorado, the airport gate was full of hushed conversations between people registering their disappointment with the movie.
From Los Angeles Times
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