subdued
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Overall, the subdued spending led to a slight to moderate growth pace across the country, the Fed survey found.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
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
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
Despite the happy reunion, everybody seemed more subdued than usual—like they were picking up on Leo’s mood.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing subdued
"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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