hush

Example Sentences

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I had a thousand questions, but mostly, in this snowy, hushed world, only our screens between us, I wanted to know one thing.

From Literature

The chair near the door now had a stack of discarded clothing wobbling precariously as the men talked in the hushed voices of conspirators.

From Literature

But nothing was done in a "don't ask, don't tell" culture, with it being felt it was "safe to hush it up", the review led by barrister Gabrielle Higgins found.

From BBC

Everyone hushed as the soldiers parted and the king came forward.

From Literature

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

From The Wall Street Journal