muted
Example Sentences
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Fed chair Jerome Powell has described the economy as being in a delicate balance, with muted job creation but also relatively limited job cuts.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Despite the barrage of headlines, the declines in major equity indexes have been relatively muted, both in U.S. markets and bourses abroad.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
He expects a muted 1Q with likely modest segment revenue growth across media, pictures music and commerce, while television advertising revenue could decline.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
A rocky U.S. market for electric vehicles could mean muted sales growth when Tesla reports its delivery figures.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Briony was impressed by the muted response—such was the three men's worldliness.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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