quiet
Example Sentences
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He was known as a quiet kid who excelled at three things: drawing, raising parrots and math.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
Still, it will likely change the mood, Winkler said — most hearings are quiet and academic.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The upgrade here is a quiet one: ricotta and buttermilk.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
Everyone was quiet, waiting for her to answer.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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