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hushed tone



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Stacie Quigley-Cormier, whose stepdaughter Gabrielle was the youngest member of the cluster, said Marrero always spoke in a hushed tone.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

"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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