subdued
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It was a subdued celebration scene following the final out in which star pitcher Logan Schmidt made his first ever relief appearance.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Equity-only put-call ratios have become subdued this week due to heavy call buying.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
While the risk of a rapid inflationary spiral in France remains limited—given subdued price growth before the conflict began—a prolonged war is only expected to worsen the country’s economic and financial instability, further undermining confidence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Electrification of vehicles and home heating is pushing up total power demand for the first time in decades, and stock valuations remain relatively subdued.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
He did not want to leave, could not bear the thought of going back to sit in Susan’s study and type and wait for Susan’s subdued knocks.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing subdued
"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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