quietly

Example Sentences

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Quietly, consistently, he advocated for me behind closed doors, recommending me for opportunities I didn’t know I was even in the running for and helping me navigate the unwritten rules of an elite academic institution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Quietly at first and then louder and stronger, the whole room broke out into song.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

Quietly, he sent it through the Wagner Group, a nice little cut out, get it there.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2024

Quietly spoken and somewhat awkward in front of the camera, Walmsley has been described as an alpha male on the trail, dominating races from the front.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2023

Quietly I let myself down over the edge of the cliff.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell