muted
Example Sentences
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While this year's wildfire season has been fairly muted compared to the devastation caused in recent years, there are more than 800 active fires nationwide.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
A 20% jump in sales of Boehringer’s human-pharma products made up for a more muted performance in its animal-health business, which posted a 0.4% rise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Accounts that share harmful material can also be blocked, muted and, where appropriate, reported.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
On an individual level, Guehi and Palace back then would have benefitted from crowding Haaland out – one of the few ways teams have muted his influence.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The muted thunder of the plumbing—she had not noticed it begin—ceased with a judder that shook the air.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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