hushed tone
Example Sentences
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After speaking in a hushed tone, Gamboa testified, Oropeza hung up, turned to Reyna and said, “Go handle that.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026
The accused stayed quiet during the day, speaking to his lawyers in a hushed tone while maintaining a stern expression.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2024
"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
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
Penelope spoke in a similarly hushed tone, since it would have felt awkward to answer in any other manner.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
