subdued
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Adlakha singles out the quiet close-ups of Anghlong Konyak, the first-time actor who plays the chief, and the "gentleness" with which Rio captures his "subdued rage".
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
However, the broader outlook remains subdued, as widespread losses among steelmakers raise expectations for production cuts, potentially weighing on iron-ore consumption, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Right now, stocks have been cushioned from rising bond yields because earnings growth has offset the P/E multiple contraction caused by higher rates, while bond-market volatility has remained subdued.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
But production remains prolific, keeping winter futures prices subdued, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
The feasting continued, but now it was subdued.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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