quiet
Example Sentences
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While not framed as a direct response to the earlier controversy, the casting offers a quiet rebuttal to the narrative that once surrounded him.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
"This vigil of care is the work of remaining - of staying present in the quiet and the dark."
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Dodgers catcher Will Smith is so quiet and unflashy that he gets overlooked.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
"Usually, Chiang Mai is buzzing in March and April, but this year, it's just quiet," said tuk-tuk driver Chakkrawat Wichitchaisilp.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
There was a quiet rustling on the other end, him shifting around.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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