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subdued

[suhb-dood, -dyood] / səbˈdud, -ˈdyud /


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At the same time, midtier and lower-end retail tenants experienced more subdued sales.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Gross domestic product in the eurozone expanded just 0.1% in the first quarter, and growth is set to remain subdued in the second.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

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

In a subdued voice, Werfel said, “If you go, Magister Spurge, I will miss you, but I am not sure my future lies in Elfland.”

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin




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