quietly

Example Sentences

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But resilience, ambition and self-awareness are traits that Darnold has long exhibited, according to his high school coach Jaime Ortiz, who remembers his former student as a wildly gifted but quietly driven kid.

From Barron's

Many a pot of chicken noodle soup or beef stew has been quietly improved by a generous smear of white miso stirred in at the end.

From Salon

For Lownie, it's a clear sign that a deal was struck between Andrew and the King - that he and Ferguson would "go quietly", so long as their daughters were protected.

From BBC

Insurance stocks are quietly outperforming, delivering steady gains as volatility rattles much of the broader market.

From Barron's

But it’s only part of a bigger story about how attending the Olympics has quietly become a luxury experience rather than a public celebration.

From Salon