hushed

Example Sentences

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The broadcaster, famous for his distinctive hushed tone, set new standards for natural history documentaries with programmes like Life on Earth, Planet Earth and The Blue Planet.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Months later, locals still talk about the scandal in hushed voices, wary of drawing more attention to their towns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Aolani “Lani” Alarcon approached the mic to hushed voices.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

"Right now I think we just need something positive," the 38-year-old Black woman and Virginia native told AFP moments later in a hushed voice.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

I tried to figure things out on my own, paying close attention as Aunt Kitty kept appointments with important-looking businessmen at all hours of the day and night, their conversations hushed and tense.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan