subdued
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In Europe, higher inflation is widely expected to lead the European Central Bank to increase rates in the coming weeks, increasing borrowing costs even as economic growth remains subdued.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Hamilton's team-mate Leclerc took fourth after a subdued weekend, and a race in which he had a massive moment out of the final chicane but managed to hold the car without spinning.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Coverage across outlets highlighted both the subdued nature of the celebration and the ongoing intersection between family events and political life.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
Vladimir Putin held a subdued Victory Day parade on Saturday in Moscow, with fewer missiles and other weapons that are an annual boast about Russia’s military power.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
Tyger looked down, his upbeat demeanor suddenly subdued.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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