subdued

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But those moves were more subdued than the stock market rally, and particularly the rebound in tech names.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The combination of rising inflation and subdued economic activity present a challenge for the ECB, said Diego Iscaro, head of European economics at S&P Global Market Intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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 men's national team have previously stuck to the more subdued navy blue shirt and white shorts during previous World Cup campaigns.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

From that point on, Roza is more subdued.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper