hushed tone
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Speaking quickly and in a hushed tone, Mr Hussain fired questions at our reporter about his cover story - the mini-mart and the immigration fine.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2025
"It's canon," your child will say in the hushed tone of a small expert who knows exactly the name and pronunciation of every minor character in the "Star Wars" universe.
From Salon ● Dec. 10, 2022
“No. Not like me you’re not,” she replies in a hushed tone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2021
Despite speaking in a hushed tone, he came alive on the witness stand with enough stamina to testify for hours day after day without appearing to fade.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2021
“What are you doing?” he asked in a hushed tone.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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