hushed

Example Sentences

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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

Hard to say, but Scotland were hushed for too long in this game, too respectful of the visitors, not aggressive enough and too easily brushed off the ball, too flat, not enough edge.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 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

Now there’s only dim lights, hushed voices and memories that barely feel real.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler