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[kwahy-it] / ˈkwaɪ ɪt /








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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

The remote island — some 30 miles southwest of Santa Barbara — is typically quiet, yet the stillness feels almost heavy this sunny afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The proposed complex, larger than many Wyoming cities, sparked backlash from residents concerned about their quiet way of life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The drumbeats from the parking lot came to a stop, allowing a moment of quiet to settle over the drive-in—a peaceful pocket of rest where one song ended, and another began.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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