quietness

Example Sentences

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There were questions about the quietness of the village afterwards, and the guilt some children felt playing outside when so many families were grieving.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Unlike past Decembers, quietness has fallen over the park, as local and foreign tourists have "disappeared", said T-shirt vendor Run Kea.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

For many, the quietness felt intentional, almost like the parade understood the collective exhaustion of the moment.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2025

Hopkins told Demme, “the quietness is the most terrifying part — it goes back to childhood, going to a room, turning on a light, there’s a big spider on the wall, quiet, waiting.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

Then I felt a sudden quietness behind me.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea