subdued

Example Sentences

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Barshay, so far, has adopted a more subdued tone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Human rights lawyer Bhavani Fonseka said protests have been subdued because people are preoccupied with the day-to-day challenge of securing supplies.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

But as it tries to make improvements in China through the next fiscal year — its fiscal 2027 — management said sales growth there would likely be more subdued as a result.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The energy shock from the conflict is expected to hit U.K. economic growth, which was already subdued before the attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The two does, however, were subdued and nervous.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams