hush
Example Sentences
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Amanda is enraptured with its aspirational luxury: “The house had that hush expensive houses do. Silence meant the house was plumb, solid, its organs working in happy harmony.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
Chants of "let's go Alexandra" frequently rang out, then hush descended when her American opponent sealed the match.
From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026
Those familiar with Crosstrek over the years should be equally surprised by the hush and pliant ride of today’s model.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025
With all eyes fixed upon him, a hush of expectation was replaced by rhythmic applause upon Duplantis' request as he prepared for his final attempt.
From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025
A hush fell inside our house as we all looked at each other.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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