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quiet

[kwahy-it] / ˈkwaɪ ɪt /








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Yet it is understandable that there was no declaration of war: Congress is hardly able to keep its stock trades quiet, let alone state secrets.

From Barron's

Cubicles and alcoves don’t eliminate teamwork, but simply give employees a dedicated space to concentrate, recharge and hold quiet conversations without disrupting others.

From The Wall Street Journal

That role comes with a surprising amount of quiet labor: the planning and budgeting, the cooking itself, the cleaning and storing, the ongoing mental inventory of what’s on hand and what’s slipping past its prime.

From Salon

The soaking was so mellow, quiet and unhurried that I was surprised to learn that the pools were not erected legally.

From Los Angeles Times

Looking back, Gu said he was surprised that an idea sparked during a quiet hike actually worked.

From Science Daily