quiet
Example Sentences
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The first two years of the US-led "Operation Enduring Freedom" as it was called, were relatively quiet.
From BBC
"Those three men were not just there to have a quiet word with Danny," she said.
From BBC
Mr. Mann refutes this, characterizing her romances as “attachments that allowed this dreamy, curious, affection-seeking young woman to explore the world beyond the quiet, steady confines of Medford, Massachusetts,” where she grew up.
Safety Kam Curl, whose interception in overtime against the Bears set up the game-winning field goal, noted that the crowd in Seattle quiets when the Seahawks offense is on the field.
From Los Angeles Times
Though they have kept largely quiet in public, many of their leaders are trying to navigate the charged issue with employees and community members behind the scenes.
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