be quiet
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There was always something going whether it was smooth talking or trying to be funny, but I think stand-up taught me how to be quiet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
"I used to be quiet and shy, but now I feel like I'm in a really good place," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The soldiers ask people to be quiet, but it was still noisy with all the firetrucks and aid vehicles roaring up and down the road.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
You just get to be quiet and in nature.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
“Will you guys be quiet and let Terupt finish,” Jeffrey said.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
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