hushed

Example Sentences

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In Ankara, Turkish riders on horseback flanked Trump's limousine as it drove through the hushed streets to the presidential palace where an honour guard in red and blue uniforms greeted him.

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

“I feel like there’s an artist after me but there isn’t,” said Selines with a hushed giggle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

The walls carry bottles, cans, jars, and echo hushed conversation.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

You could only hear her offer a hushed “no” because the room had never been more silent.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

His mother and older sister, Yuni, immediately hushed him.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh