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subdued

adjective as in quiet, controlled

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On Friday, a subdued version of the hip-hop mogul sat emotionless and still in his chair, as the judge sentenced him to over four years in prison.

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Now, he appears before Arisu more subdued and humbled, with hair slightly grown out.

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A former US Marine standing nearby her in the crowd of some 3,000 people then subdued her, forcing her to miss her second shot.

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Keeping the fans subdued will be high on Europe's agenda.

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