hushed

Example Sentences

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He walked into a bad scene on only his second appearance; a hushed crowd, a team grappling with an opponent that had the bit between their teeth, a total lack of cohesion and conviction.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Months later, locals still talk about the scandal in hushed voices, wary of drawing more attention to their towns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 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

The waves pull in and out, gentle as a hushed breath.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day