hushed
Example Sentences
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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
Later, in the airport terminal, a slim, silver-haired conference attendee confirmed the snippets of hushed chatter I’d overheard in the Bellagio’s hallways.
From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026
Japan's emperor is generally treated with hushed reverence, but one man stripped away all decorum -- quite literally -- during a New Year's event on Friday, local media reported.
From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026
Rob said Dianne hushed him out of the room, burst into tears and said "I can't do it."
From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025
Both my parents are focused on their tasks, speaking to each other in hushed voices.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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