quieter
Example Sentences
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Equally important was Edmond de Rothschild’s wife, Adelheid, a far quieter but deeply influential figure who, Mr. McAuley tells us, “has almost vanished from the historical record.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
On a sweltering day, they could not play at a breakneck speed, could not bring that physical intensity to bear, and the quieter tempo almost suited them.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Before relocating to a quieter, sunnier place by the beach, I lived in and around New York City for nearly a decade.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
The latter half shifts into a quieter register, following Winnie’s cold-case-style search.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
The sounds I hear are quieter and clear—nothing is lost or fuzzy, only tamped down.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
