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quiet

[kwahy-it] / ˈkwaɪ ɪt /








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It was a quiet evening in the suburbs, and I found myself awake in bed, shaking and nauseous.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2026

Therapists who question these frameworks learn to stay quiet in meetings rather than risk being seen as insensitive or out of step.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

It is in these jargon-rich, usually quiet meetings where so many data centers are approved without second thought.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

She was unaware parking overnight was banned in the village's long-stay car park, and said not allowing campers to pay to stay in empty or quiet sites seemed "a bit daft".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But me and Dad had the sense to keep quiet.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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