hush
Example Sentences
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"It was a hush email," and "an effort to damage control," says one worker - while another says it made her "furious".
From BBC • May 27, 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
The fans faintly begin chanting his name, then their voices disappear into a hush.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The wind picks up as we hike back to the car, a rustling hush through the pines and foliage.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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