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quiet

[kwahy-it] / ˈkwaɪ ɪt /








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The near-standstill at the Strait of Hormuz has forced countries to get much-needed energy products via routes that were relatively quiet only a few months ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

A host of investment banks initiated coverage of X-Energy on Tuesday as the quiet period on firms involved in its IPO lifted.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Immediately after the larger quake occurred, those same regions became almost completely quiet.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

"But I just have to follow the advice I've been given - stay quiet, rest, and drink water."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

You could see where he’d thrashed around, but now he was quiet, playing possum.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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