hush
Example Sentences
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The big band music stopped, and for a few seconds a hush fell over the guests.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
It’s easy to picture the fantasy kitchen: matching sets, gleaming gadgets, drawers that close with a soft, expensive hush.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026
The fans faintly begin chanting his name, then their voices disappear into a hush.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
"When the hammer fell, there was a hush — then applause."
From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025
In the hush of the library, she reveals her hidden story.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
Vocabulary lists containing hush
Selection Vocabulary 3, Unit 3
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