quietly
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Garmus’ sophomore novel is more of a bildungsroman, the chronicle of a quietly observant boy who is certain of only one thing: that when it comes to poetry, he has perfect pitch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Care teams gather quietly outside rooms before difficult conversations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
He told the BBC that, generally, veterans like himself only shared wartime experiences quietly amongst themselves.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
But spend enough time online and you’ll realize that the facade of cozy nights in and days quietly posing for photos lit by never-ceasing natural light is just that.
From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2026
She says it so calmly and quietly, without even moving or opening her eyes, that for a second I think I imagined it.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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