hush
Example Sentences
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In the hush of his office, John Francis Seymour is working what he calls “the levers of power” like a 53-year-old kid running an imaginary earthmover.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
The big band music stopped, and for a few seconds a hush fell over the guests.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
It’s easy to picture the fantasy kitchen: matching sets, gleaming gadgets, drawers that close with a soft, expensive hush.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026
"When the hammer fell, there was a hush — then applause."
From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025
Oftentimes, I was happy to withdraw into the protected hush of the residence at the end of a long day.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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