hush
Example Sentences
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One moment the music envelops us in a mysterious hush and then it is downright jaunty.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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
But nothing was done in a "don't ask, don't tell" culture, with it being felt it was "safe to hush it up", the review led by barrister Gabrielle Higgins found.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 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
There’s something about the hush of air to skin that sets Axel’s mind free of worry.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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